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 a more direct obligation to provide instruction. The language that specifies schools must "dedicate a portion of the school day to" is removed, and instead, the bill inserts that schools "shall provide age-appropriate instruction" to the specified grade levels.

Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, allowing it to take effect immediately upon the Governor's signature. The current language regarding the emergency measure remains unchanged, affirming its necessity to preserve public peace, health, or safety. Overall, the bill streamlines the requirement for 9/11 Education Day instruction and clarifies the grade levels involved.

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