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PA HB792

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kristin Marcell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • School entities must provide information to the State Board on whether and how they offer Holocaust, genocide, and human rights violations instruction

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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