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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 24 P.S. Education § 2403.3. Purpose

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

<See 24 P.S. § 2403.4 for expiration of this act.>

(a) Purpose.--In anticipation of America celebrating 250 years of independence, it is a good occasion to reflect on our nation's past, honor the contributions of all Americans and look ahead to the future.  Pennsylvania played a unique role in the formation of the nation and that role should be highlighted in coordination with student's experiences in what unites us as Pennsylvanians.

(b) Student objectives.--Students should be encouraged:

(1) To interact with one another as students with unique backgrounds united by one nation and share their “What Is Your Pennsylvania Story.”

(2) To develop a historical understanding of the unique heritage of religious freedoms in this Commonwealth, including the voyage of William Penn to Pennsylvania, the development of the Constitution of the United States and its history since 1776.

(c) Materials.--The department shall develop and make available to school entities materials which a school entity may incorporate into social studies instruction. A school entity may not use the materials in a manner that impacts any curriculum requirements.  The materials may include:

(1) Resources that educate students by introducing the students to various cultures through the stories that students relay about who the students are and how their families weave into the Pennsylvania and United States experience.

(2) Teaching aids that allow students to explore cultures through food, art, books, movies, dance, traditions and experiences.

(3) Educational aids that provide students with information on the historical experiences of the inhabitants of this Commonwealth, including their experiences arriving in this Commonwealth and development over the years.

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