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HB4705Introduced in the House of Delegates

To require a moment of silence at the beginning of school each day in the state

IntroducedHouse Education

Introduced by Geno Chiarelli, District 78

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to provide for a moment of silence at the beginning of each school day. The bill prevents teachers from being able to discuss the substance of what children engage in during the moment of silence. Finally, the bill encourages parents to discuss with their children the substance of their use of time during the moment of silence.

Where it stands

To House Education

January 21, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Education

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Education

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