SB 46
Requiring moment of silence at beginning of each school day
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 46 proposes to require a one-minute period of silence at the beginning of each school day in West Virginia. The bill aims to protect students' religious freedom by preventing teachers from directing the content of the silence. It mandates that students remain seated and silent during this time, allowing for individual reflection or prayer. The Attorney General will be responsible for defending the law’s provisions.
Key provisions
- Requires a one-minute silence at the start of each school day.
- Prohibits teachers from suggesting the content of student reflection during the silence.
- Mandates students remain seated and silent during the period.
- The Office of the Attorney General will defend the law.
Who is affected
- Students
- Teachers
- School Boards
- West Virginia Public Schools
Notable changes
- Establishes a mandatory moment of silence in all West Virginia schools.
- Limits teacher involvement in the content of student reflection during the silence.
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