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CRT Transparency Act
12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 287
The Bill 118 hr 287, also known as the CRT Transparency Act, aims to increase transparency and accountability in the use of Critical Race Theory (CRT) in federally funded programs. The bill requires any entity receiving federal funds to disclose whether they are using CRT in their programs, and to provide detailed information on how CRT is being implemented.
Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Education to create a publicly accessible database that lists all entities receiving federal funds and their CRT usage disclosures. This database will allow the public to easily see which organizations are using CRT and how it is being used.
The CRT Transparency Act also includes provisions for reporting and enforcement, with penalties for entities that fail to disclose their CRT usage or provide inaccurate information. This is intended to ensure that organizations are held accountable for their use of CRT and to prevent misuse of federal funds. Overall, the CRT Transparency Act seeks to promote transparency and accountability in the use of CRT in federally funded programs, and to provide the public with information on how CRT is being implemented in these programs.
Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Education to create a publicly accessible database that lists all entities receiving federal funds and their CRT usage disclosures. This database will allow the public to easily see which organizations are using CRT and how it is being used.
The CRT Transparency Act also includes provisions for reporting and enforcement, with penalties for entities that fail to disclose their CRT usage or provide inaccurate information. This is intended to ensure that organizations are held accountable for their use of CRT and to prevent misuse of federal funds. Overall, the CRT Transparency Act seeks to promote transparency and accountability in the use of CRT in federally funded programs, and to provide the public with information on how CRT is being implemented in these programs.
Congressional Summary of HR 287
Curriculum Review of Teachings Transparency Act or the CRT Transparency Act
This bill requires a local educational agency, in order to receive certain federal education grants, to post on a publicly accessible website the curriculum for each grade level of its elementary and secondary schools.
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Current Status of Bill HR 287
Bill HR 287 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 11, 2023. Bill HR 287 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 11, 2023. Bill HR 287's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of January 11, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 287
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
52Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
52Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 287
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 287
CRT Transparency Act
CRT Transparency Act
Curriculum Review of Teachings Transparency Act
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ensure that local educational agencies applying for certain Federal education funds post the curriculum for elementary and secondary schools online, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 287
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