Map Shows Which States Require Schools to Teach About 9/11
Summary
As the U.S. nears the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, at least 40 states have policies for teaching about 9/11 in schools. These range from laws requiring lessons to recommendations for commemorations, reflecting efforts to educate students who were born after the attacks.Key Facts
- At least 40 U.S. states have rules or suggestions for schools to teach or recognize 9/11.
- 25 states require or expect schools to teach about the attacks.
- 13 states include 9/11 education as optional in their guidance.
- Additional states recommend observances like moments of silence on 9/11.
- About one-third of Americans were born after the 2001 attacks, so many students lack a personal connection.
- Some states, like Alabama, require lessons on the attacks’ aftermath, including U.S. military actions and laws like the Patriot Act.
- Arizona requires “age-appropriate education” on 9/11 for grades 7-12.
- Teachers face challenges in teaching 9/11 to students without firsthand memory of the events.
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