SJ251 Update
Twin bill to HJ440

Introduced by, Mamie E. Locke, D-Hampton.
JLARC to study removals of books after July 1, 2020 with sexually explicit content or other objectionable content to identify why each book was removed.
Passed
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SB854 Update
Twin Bill to HB1624

Introduced by Sen. Schuyler T. VanValkenburg, D-Henrico.
Stopped users under 18 from using social media with an addictive feed unless with parental consent.
Passed House 97:0
Passed Senate 39:0
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HB1957, a bill that involves SOL assessments and changes how students are tested passes the senates 27:12

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As the speeches and protest ends for the day several people joined together to sing the national anthem.

Several speakers are taking up the mic to make speeches for the movement and against recent government actions.

Del. Alfonso Lopez, D-Arlington, spoke at the movement and ended his speech by telling people to not be silent.

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Members of several organizations are in attendance: NAACP, League of Women Voterrs, Nolef Turns, Virginia Defenders, RISE for youth, Virginia union university, VCU SJP, VCU NAACP

There is another scheduled for next Monday on Presidents’ Day(Feb. 17) at 2pm at capitol square in Richmond

Protesters call out “the people united will never be defeated,” in response to the actions taken by the government.

One of the speakers at the protest announced on Presidents’ Day, February 17, they will be holding a march for people and families.