Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park Expansion and Redesignation Act

Bill 117 hr 920, also known as the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park Expansion and Redesignation Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to expand and redesignate the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka, Kansas. The bill was introduced by Representative Sharice Davids and has bipartisan support.

The main purpose of the bill is to expand the boundaries of the current historic site to include additional properties related to the landmark Supreme Court case of Brown v. Board of Education, which ended legal segregation in public schools. This expansion will allow for a more comprehensive telling of the history and impact of the case.

Additionally, the bill seeks to redesignate the site as a National Historical Park, which will provide increased resources and recognition for the site. This redesignation will help to preserve the history of the case and ensure that future generations can learn about the important role it played in the civil rights movement. Overall, the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park Expansion and Redesignation Act aims to honor the legacy of the landmark Supreme Court case and ensure that its significance is properly recognized and preserved for years to come.