2026 SESSION

INTRODUCED

26104924D

HOUSE BILL NO. 333

Offered January 14, 2026

Prefiled January 11, 2026

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-202.2, relating to public schools; programs and courses of instruction; instruction on January 6 insurrection; requirements and limitations.

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Patrons—Helmer, Laufer, Thomas and Keys-Gamarra

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Referred to Committee on Education

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 22.1-202.2 as follows:

§ 22.1-202.2. Instruction relating to January 6 insurrection at the United States Capitol; requirements and limitations.

A. Any school board may provide a program of instruction on or relating to the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the United States Capitol to public school students subject to the requirements of subsection B.

B. Any program of instruction, any accompanying curriculum or instructional materials, or any instruction provided by a teacher as a part of any program of instruction on or relating to the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the United States Capitol pursuant to subsection A shall:

1. Not describe, portray, or present as credible a description or portrayal of the actions precipitating or involved in the events of the January 6, 2021, insurrection as peaceful protest;

2. Not state, suggest, or present as credible a statement or suggestion that there was extensive election fraud that could have changed or actually changed the results of the 2020 presidential election; and

3. Describe the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the United States Capitol as an unprecedented, violent attack on United States democratic institutions, infrastructure, and representatives for the purpose of overturning the results of the 2020 presidential election.