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. This emergency measure is intended to ensure that the updated educational requirements are implemented without delay, emphasizing the importance of teaching about the events of September 11 in a timely manner. The overall structure of the existing law remains intact, with the primary changes being the specification of grade levels and the removal of the previous phrasing regarding the dedication of time.

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