Headlines 8 October 2025

Representative Peterson supports resolution to encourage students to read Declaration of Independence  

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today adopted legislation to encourage students in grades one through 12 to read the Declaration of Independence in the classroom during the 2025–2026 school year in recognition of its 250th anniversary, announced State Representative Bob Peterson (R-Sabina).
 
House Concurrent Resolution 22 does not impose a mandate on schools. Rather, it encourages them to provide students with opportunities to read and study the document that remains foundational to the United States’ constitutional republic, ensuring the next generation of Ohioans understands the nation’s fundamental principles.
 
"As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it’s more important than ever to ensure our students understand the principles that shaped our nation,” said Peterson. “Encouraging them to read this historic document in the classroom not only honors our past—it inspires the next generation to value liberty, justice, and democracy."
 
The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence takes places on July 4, 2026.
 
H.C.R. 22 awaits further consideration from the Ohio Senate.
 

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