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Introduced
01/11/2024
01/11/2024
In Committee
01/11/2024
01/11/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/30/2024
03/30/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide for a moment of silence at the beginning of each school day. The bill prevents teachers from being able to discuss the substance of what children engage in during the moment of silence. Finally, the bill provides that the Attorney General shall enforce the provisions of this section.
AI Summary
This bill requires a one-minute moment of silence at the beginning of each school day in West Virginia. It ensures that students are given the freedom to meditate, pray, or engage in other silent activities during this time, without any pressure from the state to either participate or refrain from such activities. The bill also states that the Attorney General's Office shall intervene and provide legal defense for this section.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To Education (on 01/11/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Freedom of Speech and Religion
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=243&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill | 01/11/2024 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb243%20intr.htm&yr=2024&sesstype=RS&i=243 | 01/11/2024 |
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