SB 544 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act requiring the display in public school buildings of certain historical documents relating to the foundation of law.

SB 544 requires all Pennsylvania public school districts and charter schools to display four specific historical documents in every school building: the Ten Commandments, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Pennsylvania Constitution. The bill applies directly to school administrators and boards of directors, mandating the physical display of these materials in student-occupied buildings. It takes effect 60 days after enactment and focuses solely on making these foundational documents visible in educational settings. The law does not alter existing curriculum or require teaching the documents, only their physical display.
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Introduced Apr 9, 2025 Last action Apr 9, 2025
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