The bill establishes November 7 as "Victims of Communism Day," which is designated as a non-legal holiday. It mandates that if this day falls on a weekend or a day when public schools are not in session, schools must observe it on the preceding or following school day. Additionally, starting in the 2024-2025 school year, any American government course required for high school graduation must include at least 45 minutes of instruction on the history of communist regimes and their associated issues, such as poverty and suppression of speech.

Furthermore, the bill directs the State Board of Education to develop a list of recommended resources for teaching about the history of communist regimes, ensuring these resources align with existing academic standards. The instruction may cover notable figures and events related to communism, including Mao Zedong, Joseph Stalin, and Fidel Castro, among others. This new legislation adds specific educational requirements and observances that were not present in the current law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 1-323, 15-203, 15-710.03, 15-501.01, 15-505, 15-249.06, 15-214, 15-701.01, 15-107, 15-183, 15-550, 41-1758.03, 15-157, 15-158, 15-710.01, 15-701, 15-710.02
House Engrossed Version: 1-323, 15-203, 15-710.03, 15-501.01, 15-505, 15-249.06, 15-214, 15-701.01, 15-107, 15-183, 15-550, 41-1758.03, 15-157, 15-158, 15-710.01, 15-701, 15-710.02