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NOT in Our Schools Act of 2022
12/29/2022, 10:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7269
The NOT in Our Schools Act of 2022 aims to promote a balanced and objective approach to teaching political issues in schools. It prohibits the use of federal funds to support any curriculum or instructional materials that promote a particular political ideology or viewpoint. This includes materials that advocate for or against specific political parties, candidates, or positions on controversial issues.
Additionally, the bill requires schools to provide students with a diverse range of perspectives on political issues and encourage critical thinking and open discussion. It also establishes a process for parents and community members to report any instances of political indoctrination in schools and requires schools to address these concerns in a timely manner. Overall, the NOT in Our Schools Act of 2022 seeks to ensure that students are exposed to a variety of viewpoints and are encouraged to think critically about political issues. By promoting a balanced and objective approach to teaching politics in schools, this bill aims to create a more inclusive and respectful learning environment for all students.
Congressional Summary of HR 7269
No Obscene Teaching in Our Schools Act of 2022 or the NOT in Our Schools Act of 2022
This bill prohibits an elementary or secondary school from receiving federal funds if the school is in violation of any law of the state in which the school is located that is related to materials that are harmful to minors.
Further, the bill requires a state educational agency to either (1) return the federal funds that were dedicated to the school in violation of such state law; or (2) create and carry out, at the request of parents or legal guardians of eligible children, a 529 education savings plan account program (also known as a qualified tuition program).
The bill allows tax-exempt distributions from these 529 plans to be used for additional educational expenses (e.g., curriculum, books, and testing fees) in connection with enrollment or attendance at an elementary or secondary school. Distributions may also be used for tuition and additional expenses in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school under state law).
