COLUMBUS, Ohio - Educators would be allowed to teach about the positive impact of Christianity on American history under a new legislation in the Ohio House -- something proponents say teachers now hold back on out of fear.

House Bill 486 , known as the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act, “removes the invisible shackles that often hinder full transparency and teaching of American history,” sponsor Rep. Gary Click, a Sandusky County Republican who recently stepped down after a 30-year career as a pastor, said during a hearing on Tuesday.

Rep. Mike Dovilla, a Berea Republican, is co-sponsoring HB 486 with Click.

In testimony Tuesday, the sponsors argued that many teachers currently shy away from talking about Christianity for fear of being accused of proselytizing.

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