Prohibition of Divisive Racial Concepts in Public Education Funding
This new act aims to prohibit the use of federal funds for educational programs that promote or compel divisive concepts, especially concerning race. This means schools will not be able to teach content suggesting racial superiority, assigning blame to a race for historical actions, or promoting discomfort based on one's race. The goal is to ensure that history and civics education remains free from content that could lead to racial stereotyping or scapegoating.
Key points
Prohibits funding for educational programs that promote divisive concepts, such as racial superiority or racial scapegoating.
Defines what constitutes "promoting or compelling a divisive concept," including racial stereotyping and assigning blame to a race.
Aims to ensure that history and civics education is free from content that could lead to discrimination or guilt based on race.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_227
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Process start date: 2025-01-23