Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-08T15:54:59Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1273 Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2024, 3:54 PM

Summary of Bill S 1273

Bill 118 s 1273, also known as the Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of promoting education about the Holocaust and combating antisemitism. The bill seeks to ensure that students in public schools across the country are provided with accurate and comprehensive information about the Holocaust, including its causes, consequences, and lessons for humanity.

The bill mandates that educational institutions receiving federal funding must include Holocaust education in their curriculum. This includes teaching students about the history of the Holocaust, the atrocities committed during this period, and the importance of remembering and learning from this dark chapter in history. The bill also requires schools to provide training for teachers on how to effectively teach about the Holocaust and combat antisemitism in the classroom.

In addition to promoting Holocaust education, the bill also aims to address the issue of antisemitism. It calls for the development of educational resources and programs to help students recognize and combat antisemitic attitudes and behaviors. The bill emphasizes the importance of fostering a culture of tolerance, understanding, and respect for all individuals, regardless of their background or beliefs. Overall, Bill 118 s 1273 is a bipartisan effort to promote education about the Holocaust and combat antisemitism in schools. By ensuring that students are provided with accurate information about the Holocaust and taught to recognize and reject antisemitism, the bill seeks to promote a more inclusive and tolerant society.

Congressional Summary of S 1273

Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act

This bill directs the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to study and report on Holocaust education efforts in states, local educational agencies (LEAs), and public elementary and secondary schools. Among other elements, the study must (1) determine whether states and LEAs require Holocaust education as part of the curriculum taught in public elementary and secondary schools, (2) identify the standards and requirements relating to Holocaust education, and (3) identify the types of instructional material used to teach students about the Holocaust.

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Current Status of Bill S 1273

Bill S 1273 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 25, 2023. Bill S 1273 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 25, 2023. Bill S 1273's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of April 25, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1273

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1273

Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons ActHolocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons ActA bill to require a study on Holocaust education efforts of States, local educational agencies, and public elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes.A bill to require a study on Holocaust education efforts of States, local educational agencies, and public elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes.

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