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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 22-46

THE GOVERNOR

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

[52 Pa.B. 203]
[Saturday, January 8, 2022]

Notice of Veto; House Bill No. 1332, Printer's No. 2272

December 22, 2021

 To the Honorable House of Representatives
 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

 Pursuant to Article IV, Section 15 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, I am returning herewith, without my approval, House Bill 1332, Printer's Number 2272.

 Under the guise of transparency, this legislation politicizes what is being taught in our public schools. State regulations adopted by the State Board of Education already require that public schools provide parents and guardians with course curriculum and instructional materials upon request. In addition, textbooks are adopted by school boards in meetings open to the public. Therefore, requiring all public schools to publish on their website the details of every textbook, course syllabus or written summary of each course, and the relevant academic standards for each course is not only duplicative, but overly burdensome. The onerous requirements of this bill fall on educators who should be focused on critical issues such as addressing learning loss, managing the impacts of the pandemic on students, and working through staffing shortages. Many education stakeholder groups voiced significant concerns and opposition to this bill, including its underlying purpose, the lack of need, and its burdensome impact.

 This legislation is a thinly veiled attempt to restrict truthful instruction and censor content reflecting various cultures, identities, and experiences. My Administration is committed to creating a safe learning environment for all students, and we will not take part in this dangerous and harmful imposition.

 For the reasons set forth above, I must withhold my signature from House Bill 1332, Printer's Number 2272.

 Sincerely,

  

 Governor

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 22-46. Filed for public inspection January 7, 2022, 9:00 a.m.]


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