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Prohibiting Federal Mandates in American History and Civics Education.

This act aims to prevent the federal government from dictating specific content for American history and civics education in schools. It means that decisions regarding curricula in these subjects will remain with states and local educational agencies, free from federal grant conditions or incentives.
Key points
The federal government will not be able to condition financial support for schools on the adoption of specific American history and civics curricula.
Schools and states will retain greater autonomy in shaping educational content for history and civics, including in relation to Critical Race Theory.
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Print number: 117_HR_3157
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory [R-NC-3]
Process start date: 2021-05-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fight Radicalization of Elementary Education (FREE) Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3157.

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 2021-05-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The federal government will not be able to condition financial support for schools on the adoption of specific American history and civics curricula.
  • Schools and states will retain greater autonomy in shaping educational content for history and civics, including in relation to Critical Race Theory.
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. Murphy, Gregory [R-NC-3].

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