A bill to prohibit the use of certain American History and Civics Education program funds for curriculum, or teaching or counseling, that promotes or compels a divisive concept under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education.

1/24/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill 119 s 227 is a proposed legislation that aims to restrict the use of funds for American History and Civics Education programs. Specifically, the bill seeks to prohibit the use of funds for curriculum, teaching, or counseling that promotes or compels a divisive concept as outlined in the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education.

The bill is designed to prevent the use of taxpayer dollars to support educational programs that promote ideas or concepts that are deemed divisive or controversial. This includes any curriculum or teaching methods that may be seen as promoting division or conflict within society.

Overall, Bill 119 s 227 is focused on ensuring that American History and Civics Education programs are in line with the priorities set forth by the Department of Education and do not promote divisive concepts that could potentially harm the unity and cohesion of the country.
Congress
119

Number
S - 227

Introduced on
2025-01-23

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill 119 s 227 is a proposed legislation that aims to restrict the use of funds for American History and Civics Education programs. Specifically, the bill seeks to prohibit the use of funds for curriculum, teaching, or counseling that promotes or compels a divisive concept as outlined in the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education.

The bill is designed to prevent the use of taxpayer dollars to support educational programs that promote ideas or concepts that are deemed divisive or controversial. This includes any curriculum or teaching methods that may be seen as promoting division or conflict within society.

Overall, Bill 119 s 227 is focused on ensuring that American History and Civics Education programs are in line with the priorities set forth by the Department of Education and do not promote divisive concepts that could potentially harm the unity and cohesion of the country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to prohibit the use of certain American History and Civics Education program funds for curriculum, or teaching or counseling, that promotes or compels a divisive concept under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education.

Comments

APPROVED
CM
Celia McLaughlin
@magellan_white_mustard_jicama11330
I think it's good that this bill is passing. It will help keep things fair and balanced in schools.

Recent Activity

Latest Action1/23/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.