SB127

In terms and courses of study, repealing provisions relating to Holocaust, genocide and human rights violations instruction and providing for Holocaust, genocide and human rights violations instruction required.

Introduced·1/22/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB127 mandates Holocaust, genocide, and human rights violations instruction in public and nonpublic schools starting from the 2026-2027.

Pennsylvania SB127 repeals existing provisions and requires school entities to offer instruction on the Holocaust, genocide, and human rights violations starting from the 2026-2027 school year. The Department of Education must establish curriculum guidelines and make in-service training programs available to school entities. School entities must post resources for this instruction on their websites. The bill also mandates a study by the State Board of Education to assess the implementation of this instruction across school entities.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Education: Reported as Committed

6 Yea

RRRRRR

5 Nay

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Calendar

May 6, 2025

10:30 AM

Education (s) Hearing

History

Jun 23

Senate

Second consideration

Jun 22

Senate

Removed from table

Nov 12, 2025

Senate

Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)