CRT Transparency Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:53:30Z

Explore the details of House Bill 287 CRT Transparency Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 287

The Bill 118 hr 287, also known as the CRT Transparency Act, aims to increase transparency and accountability in the use of Critical Race Theory (CRT) in federally funded programs. The bill requires any entity receiving federal funds to disclose whether they are using CRT in their programs, and to provide detailed information on how CRT is being implemented.

Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Education to create a publicly accessible database that lists all entities receiving federal funds and their CRT usage disclosures. This database will allow the public to easily see which organizations are using CRT and how it is being used.

The CRT Transparency Act also includes provisions for reporting and enforcement, with penalties for entities that fail to disclose their CRT usage or provide inaccurate information. This is intended to ensure that organizations are held accountable for their use of CRT and to prevent misuse of federal funds. Overall, the CRT Transparency Act seeks to promote transparency and accountability in the use of CRT in federally funded programs, and to provide the public with information on how CRT is being implemented in these programs.

Congressional Summary of HR 287

Curriculum Review of Teachings Transparency Act or the CRT Transparency Act

This bill requires a local educational agency, in order to receive certain federal education grants, to post on a publicly accessible website the curriculum for each grade level of its elementary and secondary schools.

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Current Status of Bill HR 287

Bill HR 287 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 11, 2023. Bill HR 287 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 11, 2023. Bill HR 287's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of January 11, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 287

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 287

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 287

CRT Transparency Act

Curriculum Review of Teachings Transparency Act

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ensure that local educational agencies applying for certain Federal education funds post the curriculum for elementary and secondary schools online, and for other purposes.