History and Civics Education Resolution

Summary#

This resolution says strong public education in U.S. history and civics helps preserve founding ideals such as liberty, equality, and self-government. It encourages states, territories, tribes, and local education agencies to provide age-appropriate, fact-based instruction about the American Revolution and the founding documents. It also supports voluntary partnerships between schools and groups such as museums, libraries, and historic sites. The resolution recognizes teachers and other educators and encourages people to study the founding era.

What it means for you#

The resolution encourages schools and community organizations to offer history and civics learning. It does not require a specific program or change existing education rules.

Expenses#

No publicly available information.

Proponents' View#

The resolution states that history and civics education can help students understand how the country was founded, how its institutions work, and the responsibilities of citizenship.

Opponents' View#

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