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Introduced
01/16/2024
01/16/2024
In Committee
02/29/2024
02/29/2024
Crossed Over
02/27/2024
02/27/2024
Passed
Dead
03/30/2024
03/30/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to amend and reenact §18-2-9 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the required instruction in human growth and development and the Holocaust; providing for courses to include human growth and development related to pregnancy and human development inside the womb; requiring methods of presenting this instruction; requiring age-appropriate instruction and reading on the Holocaust.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to require public schools in West Virginia to include instruction on human growth and development related to pregnancy and human development inside the womb, including the use of a high-definition ultrasound video and the "Meet Baby Olivia" video. It also requires age-appropriate instruction and reading on the Holocaust, including a reading of "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank, to be incorporated into the curriculum starting in the 2024-2025 school year.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Patricia Rucker (R)*,
Mike Azinger (R),
Vince Deeds (R),
Amy Grady (R),
Mark Hunt (R),
Robert Karnes (R),
Patrick Martin (R),
Mark Maynard (R),
Randy Smith (R),
Bugs Stover (R),
Mike Stuart (R),
Jay Taylor (R),
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources (on 02/29/2024)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
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