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Stop WOKE at State Act
12/15/2023, 3:59 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4255
Bill 118 hr 4255, also known as the Stop WOKE at State Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to prohibit federal funding from being used to promote or implement critical race theory, also known as "WOKE" ideology, in state and local educational agencies.
The bill aims to prevent the teaching of divisive concepts related to race and gender in schools, and to ensure that federal funds are not used to promote ideologies that are deemed harmful or discriminatory. It also seeks to protect students from being subjected to propaganda or indoctrination that may undermine their education and personal development.
If passed, the Stop WOKE at State Act would require state and local educational agencies to certify that they are not promoting critical race theory or other divisive ideologies in order to receive federal funding. It would also establish penalties for agencies found to be in violation of these requirements. Overall, the bill is intended to promote a more inclusive and equitable educational environment by preventing the spread of ideologies that may be harmful or divisive. It reflects ongoing debates about the role of race and gender in education, and seeks to ensure that students are not subjected to biased or discriminatory teachings in the classroom.
The bill aims to prevent the teaching of divisive concepts related to race and gender in schools, and to ensure that federal funds are not used to promote ideologies that are deemed harmful or discriminatory. It also seeks to protect students from being subjected to propaganda or indoctrination that may undermine their education and personal development.
If passed, the Stop WOKE at State Act would require state and local educational agencies to certify that they are not promoting critical race theory or other divisive ideologies in order to receive federal funding. It would also establish penalties for agencies found to be in violation of these requirements. Overall, the bill is intended to promote a more inclusive and equitable educational environment by preventing the spread of ideologies that may be harmful or divisive. It reflects ongoing debates about the role of race and gender in education, and seeks to ensure that students are not subjected to biased or discriminatory teachings in the classroom.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4255
Bill HR 4255 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2023. Bill HR 4255 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 21, 2023. Bill HR 4255's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of June 21, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4255
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4255
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4255
Stop WOKE at State Act
Stop WOKE at State Act
Stop Wasteful, Odious, and Kooky Exercises at State Act
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