To require all West Virginia high school students to pass a Civics examination and the United States Naturalization Examination
To House Education
Summary
The bill makes passing a civics test and the United States naturalization exam a condition for receiving a high school diploma in West Virginia. It also sets statewide curricula in state and U.S. history, civics, the Constitution, and health topics such as STD prevention, substance abuse, nutrition, and CPR, with state‑board‑approved assessments. The aim is to ensure every graduate has basic knowledge of government and personal health before leaving school.
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