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Establishing Julius Rosenwald National Historical Park to Preserve African-American Educational History.

This Act establishes the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park to commemorate the philanthropist and his partnership with Booker T. Washington in building schools for African-American children in the segregated South. For citizens, this creates a new national memorial site in Chicago and Maryland, ensuring access to the vital history of the fight for educational equality and the legacy of the civil rights movement. The Park will also serve as an educational hub, connecting remaining historical schools into a nationwide network.
Key points
A new National Historical Park is established within the National Park System, commemorating Julius Rosenwald and the over 5,000 schools built for African Americans.
The Park headquarters will be located in Chicago (former Sears complex) and include the historic San Domingo School in Maryland, creating a new educational and tourist destination.
A nationwide network will be established to connect remaining Rosenwald Schools, offering technical support and educational materials to spread awareness of their societal impact.
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Print number: 118_S_5122
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2024-09-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5122.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new National Historical Park is established within the National Park System, commemorating Julius Rosenwald and the over 5,000 schools built for African Americans.
  • The Park headquarters will be located in Chicago (former Sears complex) and include the historic San Domingo School in Maryland, creating a new educational and tourist destination.
  • A nationwide network will be established to connect remaining Rosenwald Schools, offering technical support and educational materials to spread awareness of their societal impact.
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. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

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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