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 responsible leadership. 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 governance, 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 approval, 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. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that legislators cannot be employed by the center for two years after their service, mandates that all faculty meet institutional qualifications, and requires annual reporting on the center's activities and challenges 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