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Study on Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons in Public Schools.

This law mandates a nationwide study to assess how US public schools teach the Holocaust and antisemitism. The goal is to identify gaps and best practices to ensure students gain a deeper historical understanding and the ability to recognize hate and genocide in contemporary contexts. Citizens can expect the study's findings to influence improvements in history and civic education curricula for their children.
Key points
The US Holocaust Memorial Museum must conduct a study on curricula in elementary and secondary public schools.
The study will examine whether Holocaust education is mandatory, what materials are used, and how teachers are trained.
A key focus is assessing students' ability to identify and analyze antisemitism, hate, and genocide in historical and current settings.
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Print number: 118_S_1273
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Process start date: 2023-04-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1273.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The US Holocaust Memorial Museum must conduct a study on curricula in elementary and secondary public schools.
  • The study will examine whether Holocaust education is mandatory, what materials are used, and how teachers are trained.
  • A key focus is assessing students' ability to identify and analyze antisemitism, hate, and genocide in historical and current settings.
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. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV].

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 2025-12-26.

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