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Prohibiting Race and Sex Stereotyping in D.C. Public Schools

New rules aim to ensure that public schools in the District of Columbia do not promote ideas that could lead to racial or sex stereotyping. This means teachers and students will not be forced to adopt views suggesting the superiority of one race or sex, or to blame anyone due to their racial or gender background. The goal is to create an environment free from discrimination.
Key points
Prohibits compelling teachers and students to adopt ideas promoting race or sex stereotyping.
Schools cannot offer courses or training that mandate accepting views on racial/sex superiority or blaming for past actions.
Defines specific prohibited concepts, such as claiming the U.S. is fundamentally racist/sexist, or that traits like hard work are racist.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3937
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Process start date: 2021-06-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ending Critical Race Theory in D.C. Public Schools Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3937.

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 2021-06-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits compelling teachers and students to adopt ideas promoting race or sex stereotyping.
  • Schools cannot offer courses or training that mandate accepting views on racial/sex superiority or blaming for past actions.
  • Defines specific prohibited concepts, such as claiming the U.S. is fundamentally racist/sexist, or that traits like hard work are racist.
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. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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