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Introduced
01/11/2026
01/11/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Passed
04/22/2026
04/22/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/22/2026
04/22/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Public schools; programs and courses of instruction; instruction on January 6 insurrection; requirements and limitations. Permits a school board to provide a program of instruction on or relating to the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the United States Capitol to public school students only in accordance with the requirements of the bill. The bill prohibits any such program of instruction, any accompanying curriculum or instructional materials, or any instruction provided by a teacher as a part of such program of instruction from (i) describing, portraying, or presenting as credible a description or portrayal of the actions precipitating or involved in the January 6, 2021, insurrection as peaceful protest or (ii) stating, suggesting, or presenting as credible a statement or suggestion that there was extensive election fraud that could have changed or actually changed the results of the 2020 presidential election. The bill requires any such program of instruction, any accompanying curriculum or instructional materials, or any instruction provided by a teacher as a part of such program of instruction to describe the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the United States Capitol as an unprecedented, violent attack on U.S. democratic institutions, infrastructure, and representatives for the purpose of overturning the results of the 2020 presidential election.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Board of Education to consider including instruction on recent history and current events, specifically mentioning the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the United States Capitol, in its history and social science Standards of Learning (SOL) and Curriculum Framework, as well as in the selection of associated textbooks and instructional materials. The SOL are the state-mandated learning objectives for students, and the Curriculum Framework provides guidance on how to teach those objectives. The bill aims to ensure that students are taught about significant recent historical events in a comprehensive and accurate manner.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1049) (on 04/22/2026)
Taxonomy
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB333 | 01/12/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB333/text/CHAP1049 | 04/30/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB333/text/HB333ER2 | 04/23/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB333/text/HB333H1 | 04/14/2026 |
| Governor's Recommendation HB333 | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB333/text/HB333G | 04/14/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB333/text/HB333ER | 03/05/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB333) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1196085.PDF | 03/05/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB333) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096254.PDF | 01/23/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB333/text/HB333 | 01/12/2026 |
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