LGBTQI+ and Women’s History Education Act of 2022
12/29/2022, 6:18 PMSummary of Bill HR 8445
Bill 117 HR 8445, also known as the LGBTQI+ and Women's History Education Act of 2022, aims to promote inclusivity and diversity in education by requiring schools to include LGBTQI+ and women's history in their curriculum. The bill seeks to ensure that students have a comprehensive understanding of the contributions and struggles of LGBTQI+ individuals and women throughout history.Specifically, the bill mandates that schools incorporate LGBTQI+ and women's history into their social studies curriculum at all grade levels. This includes teaching about key figures, events, and movements that have shaped LGBTQI+ and women's rights and representation in society. The goal is to provide students with a more accurate and inclusive portrayal of history that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of all individuals.
Additionally, the bill provides funding for teacher training and resources to support the implementation of LGBTQI+ and women's history education in schools. This includes developing lesson plans, providing professional development opportunities for educators, and ensuring that schools have access to appropriate materials and resources. Overall, the LGBTQI+ and Women's History Education Act of 2022 seeks to promote equality, understanding, and acceptance in education by ensuring that students learn about the important contributions and struggles of LGBTQI+ individuals and women throughout history. By incorporating this curriculum into schools, the bill aims to create a more inclusive and diverse learning environment for all students.
Congressional Summary of HR 8445
LGBTQI+ and Women's History Education Act of 2022
This bill directs the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out, among other things (1) 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; (2) the development, national dissemination, and implementation of principles of sound pedagogy for administering LGBTQI+ and women's history education; and (3) the development, operation, and expansion of a teacher fellowship program to cultivate and support leaders in LGBTQI+ and women's history education.
In addition to the activities described in this bill, the museum shall 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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8445
Bill HR 8445 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2022. Bill HR 8445 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2022. Bill HR 8445's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of July 20, 2022Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8445
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
118Democrat Cosponsors
118Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8445
Primary Policy Focus
Arts, Culture, ReligionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8445
LGBTQI+ and Women’s History Education Act of 2022LGBTQI+ and Women’s History Education Act of 2022To authorize the Director of the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution to support LGBTQI+ history and women's history education programs, and for other purposes.Comments
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