LGBTQI+ and Women’s History Education Act of 2023

LGBTQI+ and Women's History Education Act of 2023

This bill directs the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution (NMAH) to carry out activities to support LGBTQI+ (sexual and gender minority populations) history and women's history education programs.

Specifically, the NMAH must, among other things, carry out the following activities:

• the development and national dissemination of accurate, relevant, and accessible national resources for classrooms to administer LGBTQI+ and women's history education in an inclusive and intersectional approach;
• the development, national dissemination, and implementation of principles of sound pedagogy for administering LGBTQI+ and women's history education;
• the development, operation, and expansion of a teacher fellowship program to cultivate and support leaders in LGBTQI+ and women's history education; and
• engagement with state and local education leaders to encourage the adoption of resources supported under this bill into curricula across diverse disciplines.

In addition to the activities described in this bill, the museum must develop and maintain on its website content designated for educators, students, and families to improve their awareness and understanding of LGBTQI+ and women's history education.

Bill 118 HR 4273, also known as the LGBTQI+ and Women's History Education Act of 2023, aims to promote the inclusion of LGBTQI+ and women's history in educational curricula across the United States. The bill seeks to ensure that students have access to accurate and comprehensive information about the contributions and experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals and women throughout history.

Specifically, the bill calls for the development of educational materials that highlight the achievements and struggles of LGBTQI+ individuals and women in various fields, including politics, science, art, and activism. These materials would be integrated into existing history and social studies curricula at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Additionally, the bill encourages schools to provide professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their knowledge and understanding of LGBTQI+ and women's history. This would help ensure that educators are equipped to effectively teach this important content to their students. Overall, the LGBTQI+ and Women's History Education Act of 2023 aims to promote inclusivity and diversity in education by ensuring that students have a well-rounded understanding of the contributions of LGBTQI+ individuals and women to society. By incorporating this important history into school curricula, the bill seeks to foster a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students.