Committee Hears Support for Resolution Encouraging Schools to Read Declaration of Independence
Nov 4, 2025
A proponent told the Senate Education Committee HCR 22 would encourage K–12 classrooms to read and discuss the Declaration of Independence during the 2025–26 school year; sponsors emphasized the resolution is permissive and implementation would be left to teachers.
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A representative testified to the Senate Education Committee in favor of House Concurrent Resolution 22, which encourages students in grades 1 through 12 to read and discuss the Declaration of Independence during the 2025–26 school year as part of the semiquincentennial observance.
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