A bill introduced in the West Virginia legislature would require high school students to pass a test on the United States Constitution before graduation.
House Bill 2034 was introduced by Delegate Jonathan Pinson (R) from District 17.
It states: “In order to be eligible for graduation from high school in West Virginia, a student must satisfactorily pass a test or tests on the provisions and principles of the United States Constitution at some time during grades nine through twelve.”
According to the bill, the State Board of Education would create the test’s content and administer it to local county boards of education for distribution to students throughout West Virginia.
Students would need to score 85 percent or higher to pass, and the test’s contents would be available for public review.
The bill adds, “High school students who fail the test shall be eligible to retake the test a week after their first attempt, and shall thereafter be given the opportunity to take the test until they have reached the necessary threshold for passage.” The ultimate goal of the test is to ensure that graduating seniors have a thorough understanding of the provisions of the United States Constitution.”
