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Protecting Students From Racial Hostility Act
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill S 193
The main provisions of the bill include requiring schools to develop and implement policies to prevent and address racial hostility, as well as providing training for teachers and staff on how to recognize and respond to instances of racial discrimination. The bill also calls for the establishment of a reporting system for students to report incidents of racial hostility, and for schools to take appropriate disciplinary action against those found to be engaging in such behavior.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the Department of Education to collect data on incidents of racial hostility in schools, in order to better understand the scope of the problem and develop strategies for addressing it. The bill also calls for the creation of a task force to study the issue of racial hostility in schools and make recommendations for further action. Overall, the Protecting Students From Racial Hostility Act aims to create a safer and more inclusive environment for all students, regardless of their race or ethnicity. By addressing issues of racial discrimination and harassment in schools, the bill seeks to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn and thrive in a supportive and respectful educational setting.
Congressional Summary of S 193
Protecting Students From Racial Hostility Act
This bill prohibits school curriculums or teachings that promote certain concepts based on race.
Specifically, the bill prohibits schools from promoting concepts that result in a racially hostile environment, which the bill defines as an environment in which (1) racial discrimination has created an adverse setting, (2) an individual is fearful due to a racially intimidating or offensive environment, or (3) an individual is restricted from participating in or benefiting from a program or activity on the basis of race.
Prohibited concepts include the idea that (1) one race is inherently superior to another, (2) the United States is fundamentally racist, and (3) an individual bears responsibility for the past actions of others of the same race.
The bill makes the use of such curriculums or teachings a violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs or activities. Any intimidation, threat, or other interference with respect to an individual's rights or participation in related proceedings (e.g., the ability to file complaints about the use of prohibited curriculums) shall also be considered a violation of Title VI.
The bill applies to elementary and secondary schools and to colleges and universities.
