Bill to require factual teaching about U.S. Capitol attack clears Va. General Assembly

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 658

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Virginia lawmakers on Monday passed a proposal that would require schools, if they teach students about the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, to relay the facts of what actually happened, without including misinformation that the 2020 presidential election was stolen or that the attack was just a peaceful protest.

Since both the Senate and House advanced the measure, if Gov. Abigail Spanberger approves, it would take effect immediately and …

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