§18-2-8b. West Virginia Remembers Program; rulemaking.

(a) There is hereby created the “West Virginia Remembers Program” whereby children in the public schools may learn about military service, patriotism and courage in the defense of our country from veterans who volunteer to share their experiences in the educational setting. Participation in the program by classroom teachers is voluntary and may not be considered a course requirement or mandatory in any other way.

(b) The state board may promulgate a rule in accordance with §29A-3B-1 et seq. of this code to implement this section with regard to solicitation of speakers from veterans’ groups and maintenance of lists by county boards of available speakers.