H.Con.Res.22

Encourage students to read the U.S. Declaration of Independence

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Encourages Ohio students in grades one through twelve to read the U.S. Declaration of Independence in the classroom during the 2025-2026 school year.

The bill encourages students in grades one through twelve to read the U.S. Declaration of Independence in the classroom during the 2025-2026 school year to celebrate its 250th anniversary. It urges schools to provide formal classroom time for reading and discussing the Declaration of Independence. The bill also highlights the importance of understanding founding documents in students' education.

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Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Nov 18, 2025

11:00 AM

Senate Education 2nd Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Nov 4, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education 1st Hearing, Sponsor

History

Feb 11

Senate

Adopted

Nov 18, 2025

Senate

Reported: Education

Oct 15, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Education