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This bill allows local education agencies (LEAs), which are public school districts, public charter schools, and teachers in public schools, as well as faculty and instructors at public colleges and universities, to teach about the positive historical impacts of religion on American history when they are already teaching American history. The bill asserts that such instruction is consistent with the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and is crucial for a complete understanding of American history, aiming to reduce ignorance and promote a more accurate historical account, rather than being proselytization. The legislation provides numerous examples of topics that could be covered, including the history of the Pilgrims, religious influences on founding documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, the roles of religious leaders, the impact of religious movements on public policy and civil rights, and the historical presence of religious references in national symbols and mottos. This change will take effect for the 2026-2027 academic year.

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