This bill proposes the addition of a new section, 18-3-14, to the Code of West Virginia, mandating that high school students must pass a test on the United States Constitution to graduate. The State Board of Education will be responsible for creating the test, which will require a high passing rate of 85 percent or better. The test will be administered to students in grades nine through twelve, and its contents will be publicly available for review.

Additionally, the bill outlines provisions for students who do not pass the test on their first attempt, allowing them to retake it a week later and continue retaking it until they achieve the required passing score. The effective date for this requirement is set for July 1, 2025. The overall aim of the bill is to ensure that graduating seniors possess a thorough understanding of the United States Constitution.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-3-14