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PA HB2550

PA HB2550
In terms and courses of study, further providing for Holocaust, genocide and human rights violations instruction.


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Introduced
09/06/2024
In Committee
09/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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, further providing for Holocaust, genocide and human rights violations instruction.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require all school entities in Pennsylvania to offer instruction on the Holocaust, genocide, and human rights violations for at least 7 hours per school year, integrated into social studies and language arts courses. The bill also requires the State Board of Education to conduct a study on the current state of such instruction and potentially adopt regulations to ensure consistent implementation across all school entities, if less than 90% are found to be offering the required instruction.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Referred to EDUCATION (on 09/06/2024)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education

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