Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 23.1-901.1 as follows:
§23.1-901.1. Graduation requirements; course in Western civilization or U.S. history.
A. Each student at each public institution of higher education shall complete a three credit hour course in Western civilization or U.S. history prior to graduation.
B. Any student who has received a score of 4 or better on an Advanced Placement examination in U.S. history is exempt from the requirement set forth in subsection A.