Bill > HB2209

This bill mandates that, starting in the 2027-2028 academic year, any institution of higher education in Pennsylvania that receives State funding must implement a one-credit educational program for all students focusing on the dangers and realities of communism and socialism in a free society. The curriculum for this program, which institutions can develop or adapt, must cover definitions of capitalism, communism, and socialism, including specific points about capitalism's flexibility, the oppressive nature of communist regimes, and the historical connection between socialism and communism as articulated by figures like Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, and Lenin, as well as the ideological links between fascism and socialism. It also requires an overview of the real-world applications of communism and socialism in various countries, the systematic destruction of civil liberties in such societies, a comparison between free market capitalism and communist societies, the role of government in communist societies, key communist ideologies and historical events related to communism and socialism, and current communist regimes or nations at risk of adopting communism. The bill defines key terms such as "capitalism," "communism," "fascism," "institution of higher education" (encompassing various types of colleges, universities, and technical schools), "socialism," and "State funding" (including grants and loans from the Commonwealth).

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2209