This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding 9/11 Education Day by specifically requiring public schools to provide age-appropriate instruction on the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to students in grades 7 through 12. The current law mandates that schools dedicate a portion of the school day to this education, but the bill changes this requirement to explicitly state that instruction must be provided to students in those grades. The language indicating that schools "dedicate a portion of the school day" will be removed, and the focus will shift to the requirement of providing instruction.

Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, allowing it to take effect immediately upon the Governor's signature. This emergency measure emphasizes the urgency of the changes being made to the educational requirements surrounding 9/11 Education Day, ensuring that the updated instruction is implemented without delay.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-710.02
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-710.02
Chaptered Version: 15-710.02