HB 4943
Require all students to be taught how to properly handle, fold, treat, honor, display, and retire the American flag
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Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires all West Virginia high school students to be taught how to properly handle, fold, treat, honor, display, and retire the American flag. Students would also need to pass an annual examination on this topic as a graduation requirement. The state board will establish curriculum standards and testing instruments for this instruction. The bill also includes provisions for Celebrate Freedom Week and requires a computer science credit for high school graduation starting in the 2027-2028 school year.
Key provisions
- Requires high school students to learn proper flag handling and retirement procedures.
- Mandates an annual examination on flag etiquette as a graduation requirement.
- Directs the state board to establish curriculum standards and testing instruments for flag instruction.
- Establishes Celebrate Freedom Week to educate students on the history and values of the United States.
- Requires public high schools to offer a computer science course, earning one unit of credit before graduation.
- Requires a unit of social studies instruction on flag protocol in grades 8-12.
- Allows for flexibility in how computer science credit is earned, substituting for math or other elective credits.
- Establishes a process for the state board to approve computer science courses and provide resources to schools.
Who is affected
- West Virginia high school students
- Public and private schools in West Virginia
- Teachers and school administrators
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