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PA HB2546
PA HB2546In miscellaneous provisions relating to institutions of higher education, providing for prohibitions regarding ideological oaths or statements, for prohibition on diversity, equity and inclusion offices and employees, for statements required to be included in mission statement, bylaws, faculty handbook and student handbook, for certain mandatory training prohibited, for revoking tenure diversity, equality and inclusion violations and for spending prohibited.
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Introduced
09/06/2024
09/06/2024
In Committee
09/06/2024
09/06/2024
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 miscellaneous provisions relating to institutions of higher education, providing for prohibitions regarding ideological oaths or statements, for prohibition on diversity, equity and inclusion offices and employees, for statements required to be included in mission statement, bylaws, faculty handbook and student handbook, for certain mandatory training prohibited, for revoking tenure diversity, equality and inclusion violations and for spending prohibited.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to prohibit public institutions of higher education in Pennsylvania from requiring or giving preferential consideration for ideological oaths or statements, establishing or maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion offices or hiring related employees, and mandating diversity, equity, and inclusion training. It also requires public institutions to include specific statements affirming the value of free inquiry and viewpoint diversity in their mission statements and bylaws. The bill allows for the revocation of faculty tenure for violations and prohibits state funding for institutions that do not comply. The provisions will apply starting in the 2025-2026 academic year.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (8)
Milou Mackenzie (R)*,
Mark Gillen (R),
Joe Hamm (R),
Doyle Heffley (R),
Mike Jones (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
Ryan Mackenzie (R),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Referred to EDUCATION (on 09/06/2024)
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