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This bill amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to require, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, that all school entities (including school districts, charter schools, and technical schools) provide mandatory instruction on the Holocaust, genocide, and human rights violations. The instruction must be integrated into social studies and language arts courses and be age-appropriate and sequential. The curriculum will cover topics such as the history of the Holocaust, genocides committed in various regions, human rights violations, anti-Semitism, and racism. School entities must develop a curriculum that communicates the connections between intolerance and these historical events, emphasizing personal responsibility and civic engagement. The bill mandates that schools provide in-service training for teachers who will be delivering this instruction and requires schools to post curriculum resources and information on their public websites. Additionally, the bill provides specific definitions for key terms like "Holocaust," "Genocide," and "Anti-Semitism" to ensure clear understanding and consistent implementation. The Department of Education will be responsible for developing guidelines, providing resources, and supporting schools in implementing this mandatory instruction.

Education

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