2015 Senate Bill 209

Encourage teaching America’s founding documents

Introduced in the Senate

March 17, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Patrick Colbeck (R-7)

To add language to the state school code stating that public school boards are “encouraged” to provide instruction on the “core principles” of America’s foundational documents and governmental system.

Referred to the Committee on Education

May 20, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 11, 2015

Amendment offered by Sen. David Knezek (D-5)

To strike out language specifying the core principles enshrined in the nation's founding documents.

The amendment failed 18 to 20 (details)

Passed in the Senate 27 to 11 (details)

Received in the House

June 11, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Education

Nov. 10, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 30, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations