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Education: Prohibiting Divisive Concepts in Schools

This act aims to restrict federal funds for educational programs that promote or compel "divisive concepts" in American history and civics education. This means schools cannot use taxpayer money for materials that assign blame or character traits based on race, impacting how children learn about history and society.
Key points
Prohibits funding for educational programs that promote concepts assigning blame or character traits based on race.
Defines "divisive concepts" as those suggesting racial superiority, U.S. racism, individual responsibility for past actions of their race, or that meritocracy is racist.
Aims to ensure that history and civics education avoids racial stereotyping and scapegoating.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2682
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2021-08-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PEACE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2682.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits funding for educational programs that promote concepts assigning blame or character traits based on race.
  • Defines "divisive concepts" as those suggesting racial superiority, U.S. racism, individual responsibility for past actions of their race, or that meritocracy is racist.
  • Aims to ensure that history and civics education avoids racial stereotyping and scapegoating.
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. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

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 2025-12-29.

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