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New High School Curriculum: Teaching the Dangers of Communism and Totalitarianism.

This Act mandates the creation of a new high school curriculum designed to educate students about the dangers and history of communism and totalitarianism. The goal is to prepare informed citizens by ensuring students understand the massive human cost associated with these ideologies. The curriculum will include personal stories from victims and compare these systems with the principles of freedom and democracy.
Key points
Mandatory development of a new civic education curriculum for high school students focusing on the history and dangers of communism.
The curriculum must highlight that communism has resulted in over 100 million deaths globally and that billions still live under communist regimes.
Use of oral history resources ("Portraits in Patriotism") featuring victims to compare these political ideologies with US democratic values.
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Print number: 118_S_634
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Process start date: 2023-03-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Crucial Communism Teaching Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_634.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory development of a new civic education curriculum for high school students focusing on the history and dangers of communism.
  • The curriculum must highlight that communism has resulted in over 100 million deaths globally and that billions still live under communist regimes.
  • Use of oral history resources ("Portraits in Patriotism") featuring victims to compare these political ideologies with US democratic values.
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. Kennedy, John [R-LA].

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 2025-12-27.

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Education