The bill establishes the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship at West Virginia University, aimed at promoting knowledge of classical Western history, American constitutional thought, and leadership development. The center will be supported by the university in terms of infrastructure and space, and it will focus on enriching the curriculum in American constitutional studies, educating students in political philosophy and responsible leadership, and fostering intellectual diversity. The center will also host events, support faculty scholarship, and develop various academic programs, including a statesmanship minor.

The governance of the center will include a director appointed by the Governor with Senate consent, who will report to the university's president and provost. The director will oversee faculty recruitment, curriculum development, and budget management, while adhering to university policies. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that faculty meet university qualifications, prohibits legislators from being employed by the center for a specified period, and mandates an annual report on the center's activities to the university's Board of Governors and the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18B-11-8
Committee Substitute: 18B-11-8
Engrossed Committee Substitute: 18B-11-8
Enrolled Committee Substitute: 18B-11-8