To require a moment of silence at the beginning of school each day in the state

HB 4705 requires all West Virginia public schools to observe a 1- to 2-minute moment of silence at the start of each school day. This applies directly to public school students and teachers, who must refrain from interfering with students' quiet reflection during this time. The bill explicitly prohibits teachers from suggesting what students should reflect on during the silence, while encouraging parents to discuss the purpose of the moment with their children. The law aims to provide students with a daily opportunity for quiet reflection as stated in the legislature’s findings.