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Committee favorably reports resolution encouraging students to read the Declaration of Independence
Summary
HCR 22, which encourages Ohio students to read the U.S. Declaration of Independence during 2025–26, received proponent testimony and was favorably reported to rules; an amendment clarifying the federal commission's establishment date was added.
Witness Chris Long of the Ohio Christian Alliance testified in favor of House Concurrent Resolution 22, outlining the founding-documents curriculum enacted in 2012 and urging the committee to encourage reading the Declaration of Independence in Ohio schools during the 2025–26 school year.
Ranking Member Ingram proposed an amendment to clarify that the United States Sesquicentennial Commission was established by Congress in 2016 to plan the 250th anniversary; the amendment was explained as a factual correction to existing whereas language. Vice Chair Blessing moved to favorably report HCR 22 to the committee on rules and reference; the committee recorded a favorable report.
Chris Long described the 2012 curriculum law requiring Ohio districts to teach founding documents in grades 8–12 and noted the Ohio Christian Alliance’s literacy efforts; no committee questions were recorded on his testimony.
