The Bill of Rights

[tk2kewl]

I remember reading about a House bill introduced by Democrats that would have required that the Bill of Rights be taught in public schools but was shot down by the pukes.

Can anyone help me out with an article?

[Yupster]

1. Is there a public school anywhere

that does not teach the Bill of Rights?

Every school system teaches American history as part of its curriculum and the Constitution and Bill of Rights is a major part of that curriculum.

As a former history teacher, it is hard for me to imagine there is a school district anywhere in America that does not teach the Bill of Rights.

Now whether different teachers teach it more effectively than others or different students learn it more efectively, I have no doubt.

[tk2kewl]

2. This was about requiring it by federal law

[Cerridwen]

3. Is this what you're looking for?

http://www.declarationalliance.org/projects/american_heritage.php

Sorry for the link source; but I think it answers your question.

West Virginia Goes on the Attack

Introduction of HB 4369 "The American Heritage Bill"
Christian Heritage Council Press Release

March 22, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Christian Heritage Council is pleased to announce the introduction of "The American Heritage Bill" in the West Virginia State Legislature. Known as House Bill 4369, "The American Heritage Bill" would require all public, private, parochial, and denominational schools in West Virginia to teach the primary founding documents of the United States on the secondary level as a requirement for graduation. "This legislation, as proposed by The Christian Heritage Council, is designed to perpetuate the principles and spirit of the political process in America, as well as preserve our heritage through the establishment of a national standard in civic education," says Randy Skaggs, Founder and President of the Christian Heritage Council. "The required teaching would include the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, with an emphasis on the Bill of Rights. The required teaching would also encompass the historical, political, and social environments surrounding each document at the time of its initial passage or ratification. Included in the framework of this new requirement for graduation will also be historical documents such as the Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist Papers to firmly establish the historical background leading to the establishment of the provisions of the Constitution of the United States and Bill of Rights by the Founding Fathers for the purposes of safeguarding our constitutional republic."

[damntexdem]

4. Well, the Repugs had their own version to be taught in schools:

The Bill of Goods.