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PA HB227
Bill
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Gleim
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Pennsylvania public school entities, employees, and guest speakers from compelling students to adopt ideas that one group is inherently superior/inferior based on age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, or national origin
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Bans use of any funds for "prohibited indoctrination" and protects employees, contractors, and students from penalties for refusing to engage in such communications
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Requires the Department of Education to develop professional development focused on promoting independent thinking and engaging students with multiple viewpoints without imposing teacher beliefs
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Mandates all public school contracts include anti-indoctrination clauses; contractors found in violation may have contracts canceled and be barred from government contracts for one year
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Establishes formal complaint process where parents, students, or employees can file complaints with school boards, with hearings required within 15-30 days and appeals available to the Secretary of Education
Legislative Description
Prohibiting public school entities from engaging in certain communications and actions involving prohibited indoctrination; and providing for requirements for public contractors and for enforcement.
Last Action
Referred to Education
1/22/2025