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Prohibiting Race-Based Theories in Schools and Universities

This act aims to prohibit the promotion of certain race-based theories in elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education. Educational institutions that promote such theories may lose access to federal funds. The goal is to ensure that teaching does not include content that could be interpreted as discriminatory or imposing specific views on race.
Key points
Schools and universities promoting race-based theories (e.g., inherent racial superiority/inferiority, racist nature of the U.S.) may lose federal funding.
The act defines "promoting" such theories, including incorporating them into curricula or compelling students to profess certain beliefs.
It does not restrict free speech outside school, access to materials for research, or discussing these theories in an educational context if the school clearly states it does not endorse them.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2346
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2021-07-14