Bill > HB2034

This bill requires high school students in West Virginia to pass a comprehensive test on the United States Constitution as a graduation requirement. Specifically, students must satisfactorily pass a test on constitutional provisions and principles during their high school years (grades nine through twelve). The State Board of Education will create the test, which will be distributed to local county boards of education and administered to students. The test is designed to be rigorous, requiring a high passing grade of 85 percent or better, and its contents will be publicly available for review. Students who do not pass the test on their first attempt will be allowed to retake it a week later and will have multiple opportunities to pass until they meet the required threshold. The ultimate goal is to ensure that graduating seniors have a deep understanding of the United States Constitution. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving schools time to prepare for its implementation.