Plan for Constitution Day: Sept. 17

Colleges and universities receiving federal funds are required to annually conduct an educational program related to the United States Constitution on September 17.

Congress passed the legislation in 2005 mandating the commemoration of the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787.  Since the federal provision does not define "educational program," campuses have a great deal of latitude as to how to observe the event. The regulations do not indicate any penalties for failure to comply with the mandate, nor do they indicate that specific activities need to be reported.

The Library of Congress website and the Constitution Center website both list a number of resources for planning activities and recognizing Constitution Day. 

NAICU encourages all of our members to embrace this opportunity to advance civic education.

For more information, please contact:
Bo Newsome