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PA HB792
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kristin Marcell
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AI Summary
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Amends the Public School Code to require the State Board of Education to conduct studies on Holocaust, genocide, and human rights violations instruction every 5 years, beginning after the 2025-2026 school year
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Requires the first report under the new schedule to be submitted by November 30, 2027, and every 5 years thereafter, to the Governor, Secretary of Education, and Senate and House Education Committee chairs
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School entities must provide information to the State Board on whether and how they offer Holocaust, genocide, and human rights violations instruction
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Reports must include data on the number of schools offering such instruction, use of Department of Education curriculum guidelines and in-service training programs, instructional hours, grade levels, and recommendations for improvements
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In terms and courses of study, further providing for Holocaust, genocide and human rights violations instruction.
Last Action
Referred to Education
3/3/2025