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 "dedicate a portion of the school day to" is removed, and the phrase "provide instruction to students in each of grades seven through twelve" is inserted to clarify the requirement.

Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, allowing it to take effect immediately upon the Governor's signature. The current statute's language regarding the State Board of Education's ability to develop policies or adopt rules remains unchanged, ensuring that the board can still guide the implementation of this educational requirement. Overall, the bill streamlines the instruction mandate while maintaining the existing framework for educational policy development.

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