HB227

Prohibiting public school entities from engaging in certain communications and actions involving prohibited indoctrination; and providing for requirements for public contractors and for enforcement.

Introduced·1/22/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB227, the Honesty in Teaching Act, prohibits public school entities from engaging in indoctrination and mandates specific actions for.

Pennsylvania HB227, known as the Honesty in Teaching Act, prohibits public school entities from engaging in indoctrination that advances personal beliefs over independent thinking. It mandates that professional employees should be prepared to engage students in academic discussions about all topics, imparting vital knowledge and skills without imposing their own beliefs. The act also requires public contractors to include a statement in their contracts and subcontracts prohibiting indoctrination.

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Education Committee
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History

Jan 22, 2025

House

Referred to Education