HB41
Standards of Learning; programs of instruction, civics education on local government.
Summary
As Introduced. Standards of Learning; programs of instruction; civics education; instruction on local government.
Requires the Board of Education to include in the Standards of Learning for Virginia and United States Government for grade 12 and requires each school board to provide as a part of any Virginia and U.S. Government course or civic education course offered to students in grade 12 instruction on ... (More) local government, including instruction on the types of localities in the Commonwealth and the structure and functions of local governments in the Commonwealth. The bill also requires the Board to consider in its criteria for awarding a diploma seal for excellence in civics education and understanding of the state and federal constitutions and the democratic model of government the successful completion of government or civics courses that include instruction on the structures and functions of local government. (Less)-
Bill History
- 12/20/2023 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24101089D
- 12/20/2023 - House: Referred to Committee on Education
- 01/19/2024 - House: Assigned Education sub: K-12 Subcommittee
- 01/23/2024 - House: House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
- 01/23/2024 - House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2025
- 01/24/2024 - House: Continued to 2025 in Education
