OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Defending Students’ Civil Rights Act of 2023
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5328.
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 2023-09-01.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Prohibits the use of federal funds for educational programs promoting racial or sex-based discrimination.
- Schools and universities will not be allowed to teach that one race or sex is inherently superior to another.
- The act aims to prevent teaching that an individual is responsible for historical actions of their race or sex.
- It seeks to eliminate content that could cause discomfort or guilt in students due to their race or 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:
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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 House Committee on the Judiciary.
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.
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.