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Ban on Critical Race Theory in Federally Funded Programs

This act aims to prohibit the use of critical race theory and related teaching methods in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. This means that educational institutions and other entities using public funds will not be able to implement curricula that promote specific views on race and gender, such as assigning blame or characteristics based on origin.
Key points
Prohibits the use of critical race theory and critical race pedagogy in federally funded programs.
Critical race pedagogy includes separating students or teachers by race or assigning characteristics based on race.
Critical race theory is defined as a curriculum that asserts, among other things, the inherent superiority of one race/sex, the fundamental racism/sexism of the U.S., or individual responsibility for past actions of others of the same race/sex.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5398
Sponsor: Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5]
Process start date: 2021-09-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Defending Students’ Civil Rights Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5398.

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 2021-09-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the use of critical race theory and critical race pedagogy in federally funded programs.
  • Critical race pedagogy includes separating students or teachers by race or assigning characteristics based on race.
  • Critical race theory is defined as a curriculum that asserts, among other things, the inherent superiority of one race/sex, the fundamental racism/sexism of the U.S., or individual responsibility for past actions of others of the same race/sex.
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. Good, Bob [R-VA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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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