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PA HB1506
PA HB1506In terms and courses of study, providing for prohibited review of curriculum, instructional materials and voluntary inquiry material in public school entities.
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Introduced
06/26/2023
06/26/2023
In Committee
06/26/2023
06/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in terms and courses of study, providing for prohibited review of curriculum, instructional materials and voluntary inquiry material in public school entities.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to prohibit the removal of "voluntary inquiry materials" (e.g., books, magazines, digital materials) from public school libraries and classrooms due to partisan, political, or religious views. It establishes a process for parents/guardians to file complaints about instructional materials, which must be reviewed by an educational resource review committee. The bill also prohibits "soft censorship" (removal of materials outside of the established process) and requires public school entities to provide a way for parents/guardians and students to report such instances. Additionally, the bill gives instructional experts the responsibility for selecting, purchasing, and weeding voluntary inquiry materials.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (34)
Paul Friel (D)*,
Anthony Bellmon (D),
Lisa Borowski (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Tim Brennan (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Dan Frankel (D),
Pat Gallagher (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Bridget Kosierowski (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Abigail Salisbury (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Josh Siegel (D),
Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D),
Mike Sturla (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to EDUCATION (on 06/26/2023)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Freedom of Speech and Religion
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1506 | 06/23/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1506&pn=1722 | 06/27/2023 |
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