The bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to introduce a new section that mandates a moment of silence in schools on January 6 each year. This moment of silence is intended for students and faculty to remember those who lost their lives or were injured during the insurrectionist attacks on January 6, 2021. Additionally, the bill requires the Pennsylvania Department of Education to develop a model curriculum within twelve months of the bill's effective date, which will cover the historical context of the events, the attacks on the U.S. Capitol, the government's response, and the ongoing challenges in a post-January 6 world.

Furthermore, the Department of Education is tasked with making curriculum materials and resources available online for voluntary use by school entities, which include various types of schools such as charter and technical schools. Importantly, the bill clarifies that there is no obligation for schools to adopt or implement the provided curriculum or resources. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 464 (Mar 21, 2025): P.L.30, No.14
Printer's No. 0464: P.L.30, No.14