If this bill were to become law, it would amend current statutes regarding 9/11 Education Day by specifying that public schools providing instruction to students in grades 7 through 12 must provide age-appropriate instruction on the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The current requirement for schools to "dedicate a portion of the school day to" this education would be replaced with a mandate to "provide" such instruction, thereby emphasizing the necessity of delivering this content rather than merely allocating time for it.

Additionally, the bill removes the phrase "in this state" from the statute, streamlining the language. The State Board of Education would retain the authority to develop policies or adopt rules to implement this section, ensuring that the educational standards and resources align with the new requirements. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the focus on 9/11 education for middle and high school students.

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Introduced Version: 15-710.02