Chap. 684.—An ACT to prohibit changes in books, other than histories, of the
United States, which may be adopted and used in public schvols until used
aiter adoption for a period of not less than four years.

Apppoved March 3, 1898.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That all text
books which may hereafter be adopted by school trustees for use in any
public school in the state of Virginia shall not be changed or substi-
tuted until the same shall have been used for a period of not less than
four years: provided, however, that this act shall not apply to the histo-
ries of the United States.

2. This act shall be in force from its passage.