A proposed bill in West Virginia would require students to learn about America’s founding before learning about “social problems, economics, foreign affairs, the United Nations, world government, socialism or communism.” Under the bill, teachers who stray from this order could face fines.
Eleven West Virginia legislators sponsored the bill earlier this month before it was referred to the Committee on Education and Judiciary.
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He added that “kids in elementary school say the pledge but have no idea the 50 stars are because of 50 states.”
None of the bill’s other sponsors could be reached for comment.
