HB354

Providing for "What Is Your Pennsylvania Story" guidelines for school entities; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.

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Pennsylvania HB354 establishes guidelines for schools to teach students about their personal heritage and religious freedoms.

Pennsylvania HB354, known as the "What Is Your Pennsylvania Story" Act, directs the Department of Education to create guidelines for school entities to use in social studies instruction. These guidelines aim to enhance students' interactions and cultural awareness by encouraging them to share their personal stories and heritage. The guidelines must include the unique heritage of religious freedom in Pennsylvania, the relationship between religious freedom and the U.S. Constitution, and the nation's progression since 1776.

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Roll Call Votes

199 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 26, 2025

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

Jun 24, 2025

9:30 AM

Education (s) Hearing

History

Jul 7, 2025

House

Approved by the Governor

Jul 7, 2025

House

Act No. 30 of 2025

Jul 1, 2025

House

Presented to the Governor