York County News

HARRISBURG – Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) praised the enactment of Act 25 of 2024, a new law aimed at providing schools with a model curriculum to educate students about the events and significance of September 11, 2001.

“Today’s high school students and even some of our newest teachers were not alive during the horrific events of 9/11,” Phillips-Hill stated. “I am pleased to see the governor sign this bill into law that will give our schools the resources necessary to teach the events leading up to, during, and after Sept. 11, 2001.”

Phillips-Hill's bill was incorporated into the legislation that became law. She emphasized that it is not an unfunded mandate on schools but rather a guide for developing curriculum on terrorism's historical context, including the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, NY; the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.; and United Airlines Flight 93's crash in Shanksville, PA. The materials will also address the country's response and global impact following these terrorist attacks.

“Our nation and our world have changed so much because of the actions that played out on that fateful day. It is important we never forget the horrific terrorist attacks that left a lasting impact on American history and foreign policy,” she added.

The Department of Education has one year to make the curriculum and materials available for schools.