Bill > HJR128

This resolution, passed by both houses of the Alabama Legislature, acknowledges that the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is a significant moment to reflect on the nation's founding principles, which emphasized the importance of an educated and virtuous populace for the survival of a republic. The resolution notes that many schools have fallen short in teaching fundamental virtues like honesty and compassion, and it commends individuals like former U.S. Secretary of Education William J. Bennett for their work in character education. Therefore, the resolution encourages all Alabama schools to review their educational programs and actively incorporate character and virtue education, suggesting that reading stories of virtuous individuals is an effective way to teach these values to children.

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