#virginia-legislation

#virginia-legislation

The text of the bill, HB333, adds new language to the Virginia statutes that requires any local school board that imposes new restrictions on any program of instruction on or relating to the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the United States Capitol and any accompanying curriculum or instructional materials, or any instruction provided by a teacher as a part of any program of instruction.

Placing graffiti intended to intimidate by use of Nazi symbols on private property is now a felony. This marks a significant change in legislation against hate symbols.