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VA HB333

VA HB333
History/soc. science SOL & curriculum Framework; revision of framework.


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Introduced
01/11/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
02/02/2026
Passed
04/22/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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

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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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