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HB 792

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, further providing for Holocaust, genocide and human rights violations instruction.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jake Banta and 17 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania bill strengthens public school requirements for teaching Holocaust, genocide, and human rights violations history and their consequences.

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Bill Summary · HB 792

Legislative bill overview

HB 792 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code of 1949 to expand or strengthen requirements for Holocaust, genocide, and human rights violations instruction in public schools. The bill modifies existing provisions related to curriculum standards and teaching requirements in these subject areas.

Why is this important

Holocaust and genocide education serves pedagogical goals around historical literacy and civic understanding, while also addressing concerns about rising antisemitism and discrimination. The specific curricular changes could affect what Pennsylvania teachers are required or expected to teach, influencing educational standards across the state's public school systems.

Potential points of contention

  • Curriculum scope and specificity: Disagreement over whether the bill mandates detailed content requirements or leaves flexibility to educators; concerns about whether instruction adequately covers diverse genocides or focuses disproportionately on the Holocaust
  • Resource and training implications: Questions about whether schools have adequate funding, teacher training, and instructional materials to implement expanded requirements effectively
  • Balance with other curriculum priorities: Debate over how Holocaust and human rights instruction fits within crowded curricula, and whether it crowds out other historical or civic topics some view as equally important

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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