Encouraging the Department of State and civil society to further the Abraham Accords by encouraging peace and tolerance in education.

Bill 118 HRES 1476, also known as the Encouraging Peace and Tolerance in Education Act, aims to promote the goals of the Abraham Accords by encouraging the Department of State and civil society to prioritize peace and tolerance in education. The Abraham Accords, signed in 2020, are a series of agreements aimed at normalizing relations between Israel and several Arab countries.

The bill emphasizes the importance of promoting peace and tolerance in education as a means to foster understanding and cooperation among different cultures and religions. It calls on the Department of State to work with civil society organizations to develop programs and initiatives that promote these values in educational settings.

Specifically, the bill encourages the Department of State to support efforts to incorporate peace and tolerance education into school curricula, promote intercultural exchanges and dialogue, and provide resources and training for educators on how to effectively teach these values. Overall, the Encouraging Peace and Tolerance in Education Act seeks to build on the momentum of the Abraham Accords and promote a culture of peace and understanding in the region through education.