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Last Updated: January 4, 2011
Senate Bill 2052: Requires the Teaching of the Nation's Founding Documents in High School
Sponsors:
Senator Billy HewesSummary:
This bill would require that the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, the Federalist Papers, and the Emancipation Proclamation of 1862 be taught to all Mississippi high school students. While the teaching of these courses is not objectionable, this would begin to impose required subjects on home instruction programs and would open the door for other curriculum requirements.
HSLDA's Position:
Oppose. Action Requested:
None at this time Status:
1/04/2011 (Senate) Referred to Education Committee
2/01/2011 (Senate) Died in committee





