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House Position on Teaching in Schools

The House of Representatives expresses concern about concepts taught in schools that it views as divisive and harmful. It calls for greater curriculum transparency, supporting parents' rights to know what their children are taught, and focusing on traditional civics education.
Key points
The House believes certain concepts taught in schools promote judging individuals based on sex, race, or origin, which it sees as harmful.
It calls for condemning racism and defending civil rights but criticizes educational practices it views as divisive.
It supports state and community actions to ensure parents have access to information about school curricula.
It urges teaching the fundamentals of American Government, the Constitution, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Print number: 117_HRES_397
Sponsor: Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]
Process start date: 2021-05-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Critical Race Theory serves as a prejudicial ideological tool, rather than an educational tool, and should not be taught in K-12 classrooms as a way to teach students to judge individuals based on sex, race, ethnicity, and national origin.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_397.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The House believes certain concepts taught in schools promote judging individuals based on sex, race, or origin, which it sees as harmful.
  • It calls for condemning racism and defending civil rights but criticizes educational practices it views as divisive.
  • It supports state and community actions to ensure parents have access to information about school curricula.
  • It urges teaching the fundamentals of American Government, the Constitution, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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Education