Bill Text: PA SB824 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Further providing for patriotism, citizenship and human rights instruction.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-2)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2009-05-01 - Referred to EDUCATION [SB824 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2009-SB824-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 961
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE BILL
No. 824 Session of2009
INTRODUCED BY STACK, MUSTO, RAFFERTY, FONTANA, BROWNE AND WASHINGTON, MAY 1, 2009
REFERRED TO EDUCATION, MAY 1, 2009
AN ACT
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," further providing for patriotism,
citizenship and human rights instruction.
The General Assembly finds, recognizes and affirms the
importance to pupils of learning to appreciate the sanctity of
life and the dignity of the individual. Pupils must develop a
respect for each person as a unique individual and understand
the importance of a universal concern for ethics and human
rights. Therefore the General Assembly recognizes the importance
of teaching our youth ethical and moral behavior specifically
relating to human rights violations, genocide issues, slavery,
the mass starvation in Ireland from 1845 to 1850 and the
Holocaust.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known
as the Public School Code of 1949, is amended by adding sections
to read:
Section 1511.2. Patriotism, Citizenship and Human Rights
Instruction.--Every public and nonpublic school in kindergarten
through grade eight shall provide instruction in patriotism,
citizenship and human rights issues. The curriculum for human
rights issues shall include the inhumanity of genocide and
slavery, and shall pay particular attention to the study of the
Holocaust and the Great Irish Hunger.
Section 1605.1. Patriotism, Citizenship and Human Rights
Instruction.--Every public and nonpublic school in grades nine
through twelve shall provide instruction in patriotism,
citizenship and human rights issues. The curriculum for human
rights issues shall include the inhumanity of genocide and
slavery, and shall pay particular attention to the study of the
Holocaust and the Great Irish Hunger.
Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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