PA HR434

Designates March 9-13, 2026, as "Civic Learning Week" in Pennsylvania to promote civic education and engaged citizenship

Philadelphia will host the 2026 Civic Learning Week National Forum, bringing together civic leaders, educators, and researchers to advocate for prioritizing civic education in classrooms

"Civic Learning Week" began as local observances in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York in 2022 before becoming a national observance in 2023

Coincides with Pennsylvania's preparations for the nation's semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) celebration

Recognizes civic education as essential for sustaining democracy, economic strength, and national security