THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE BILL

INTRODUCED BY FERLO, STACK, COSTA, KITCHEN, TARTAGLIONE, BROWNE, WOZNIAK, FONTANA AND WASHINGTON, FEBRUARY 18, 2011

REFERRED TO EDUCATION, FEBRUARY 18, 2011  

AN ACT

Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An

act relating to the public school system, including certain

provisions applicable as well to private and parochial

schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the

laws relating thereto," further providing for courses of

study in high school.

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

hereby enacts as follows:

Section 1.  Section 1605 of the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.

30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, is amended

by adding a subsection to read:

Section 1605.  Courses of Study.--* * *

(c)  In grades nine through twelve, instruction in labor

history shall be integrated into all relevant courses pertaining

to American culture, American government or American history.

The Secretary of Education shall establish a sample curriculum

to assist school districts in offering such instruction.

Section 2.  This act shall take effect in 60 days.