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Patriotic Education: School Funding Tied to Knowledge of US Founding Texts.

This act aims to link federal school funding to the teaching and knowledge of key US historical documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Citizens should be aware that schools failing to meet these requirements or teaching that these texts are products of racism may lose financial support. This will impact curricula and how history is presented in elementary and secondary schools.
Key points
Elementary and secondary schools may lose federal funds if students do not read and recite specific foundational US texts (e.g., Pledge of Allegiance, Constitution, Declaration of Independence).
Teaching that these documents are products of white supremacy or racism is prohibited; schools doing so will lose funding.
First-grade students must read and recite the Pledge of Allegiance, fourth-grade students the Constitution (preamble), eighth-grade students the Declaration of Independence (preamble), and tenth-grade students must identify the Bill of Rights.
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Print number: 117_S_2470
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Process start date: 2021-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Love America Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2470.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Elementary and secondary schools may lose federal funds if students do not read and recite specific foundational US texts (e.g., Pledge of Allegiance, Constitution, Declaration of Independence).
  • Teaching that these documents are products of white supremacy or racism is prohibited; schools doing so will lose funding.
  • First-grade students must read and recite the Pledge of Allegiance, fourth-grade students the Constitution (preamble), eighth-grade students the Declaration of Independence (preamble), and tenth-grade students must identify the Bill of Rights.
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 Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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