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VA HB333

VA HB333
Public schools; programs and courses of instruction; instruction on January 6 insurrection.


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Introduced
01/11/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
02/02/2026
Passed
Dead

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 permits school boards in Virginia to offer instruction about the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol to public school students, but only under specific conditions. These conditions prohibit any instruction, curriculum, or materials from portraying the events of January 6th as peaceful protest or suggesting that widespread election fraud altered the 2020 presidential election results. Instead, any such instruction must describe the January 6th event as an unprecedented, violent attack on American democratic institutions, infrastructure, and representatives, aimed at overturning the 2020 election results.

Committee Categories

Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) (on 02/27/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB333
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB333) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096254.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB333/text/HB333
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