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Introduced
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
In Committee
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2025
04/12/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to establish April 19th as Patriots Day and to require all public schools in West Virginia to commemorate this by studying about the Minute Men who fought for this country's freedom from British Rule.
AI Summary
This bill establishes April 19th as Patriots Day in West Virginia public schools to commemorate the historical significance of the Battles of Lexington and Concord during the American Revolutionary War. Specifically, the legislation requires that on the closest Friday to April 19th (excluding Spring Break), students must engage in educational activities focused on studying these battles, which will include reading first-person accounts that honor the Minute Men who fought against British rule. The bill aims to recognize the sacrifices of these early American patriots and ensure that students learn about this important moment in the nation's struggle for independence, highlighting the bravery of those who fought against what they perceived as tyrannical governance. By mandating this educational focus, the bill seeks to preserve and promote historical understanding of the Revolutionary War period among West Virginia students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (8)
Chris Anders (R)*,
Jordan Bridges (R),
Mark Dean (R),
Tresa Howell (R),
Laura Kimble (R),
Larry Kump (R),
Bill Ridenour (R),
Lisa White (R),
Last Action
To House Education (on 02/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2462&year=2025&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb2462%20intr.htm&yr=2025&sesstype=RS&i=2462 |
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