Good Thursday morning.

A new generation of middle and high schoolers will learn about the history and significance of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks thanks to legislation signed into law two years ago.

“9/11 Heroes’ Day” will be observed in public schools across the state in honor of those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The law requires middle and high school students to receive at least 45 minutes of instruction on the history and significance of Sept. 11, 2001.

This curriculum covers crucial topics, including the historical context of global terrorism, a timeline of the 9/11 events, and the heroic actions of first responders and civilians. Rep. Adam Anderson championed 9/11 Heroes’ Day, tacking the language onto a broader education bill (HB 1537) that passed du

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