Displaying of the Ten Commandments, Declaration of Independence, Pennsylvania Constitution, and The U.S. Constitution in our Schools
 
In the near future, I will introduce important legislation that will require schools to prominently display the first known codification of law in human history—the Ten Commandments.

Furthermore, this legislation will mandate the display of the Declaration of Independence, the Pennsylvania Constitution, and the U.S. Constitution in our public schools as historic references to the founding of our Commonwealth and country.
 
This initiative aims not only to provide our students with a robust historical and ethical foundation but also to underscore that the creation of these documents serves to guide our Commonwealth and country.

Their essence is rooted in the fundamental principles of law, freedom, and individual rights. These historic texts have profoundly shaped our legal, cultural, and social systems, laying the groundwork for the greatest democracy the world has ever known.

These four documents are the bedrock of the very foundation upon which our country was built. Emphasizing and displaying these historical texts of law in our schools represents an invaluable opportunity to promote and instill essential values like respect, responsibility, and integrity among our students.

By engaging with these documents, students will connect with the desire of our ancestors to create a nation that honors life, law, religious freedom, and diversity.

This legislation resonates with the philosophy of protecting our heritage, reflecting the vision of William Penn for the citizens of Pennsylvania and the aspirations of our founding fathers. By offering students a shared ethical framework, we can guide their behavior and foster a positive school culture.

I firmly believe that enacting this legislation will cultivate greater respect, understanding, and responsibility within our educational institutions, alongside a deep sense of pride in being an American.

While many states have introduced legislation focusing specifically on the Ten Commandments, our approach is unique. We will require the four fundamental documents that are pivotal to the development of our commonwealth and our nation—the Ten Commandments, the Declaration of Independence, the Pennsylvania Constitution, and the United States Constitution—to be displayed together in our schools. As a collective, these documents lie at the very core of our State and Country's formation and existence.
 
Let us work together to enrich our schools and nurture responsible citizens for the future.
 
I urge you to join me in co-sponsoring this vital legislation, so our children can once again connect with the principles and values established by those who founded our great nation.
 
Should you have any questions regarding this legislation, please contact Aaron Bashir (abashir@pasen.gov) or Donald Beishl (dbeishl@pasen.gov) in my office.