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A bill to prohibit the use of certain American History and Civics Education program funds for curriculum, or teaching or counseling, that promotes or compels a divisive concept under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education.
1/24/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 227
Bill 119 s 227 is a proposed legislation that aims to restrict the use of funds for American History and Civics Education programs. Specifically, the bill seeks to prohibit the use of funds for curriculum, teaching, or counseling that promotes or compels a divisive concept as outlined in the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education.
The bill is designed to prevent the use of taxpayer dollars to support educational programs that promote ideas or concepts that are deemed divisive or controversial. This includes any curriculum or teaching methods that may be seen as promoting division or conflict within society.
Overall, Bill 119 s 227 is focused on ensuring that American History and Civics Education programs are in line with the priorities set forth by the Department of Education and do not promote divisive concepts that could potentially harm the unity and cohesion of the country.
The bill is designed to prevent the use of taxpayer dollars to support educational programs that promote ideas or concepts that are deemed divisive or controversial. This includes any curriculum or teaching methods that may be seen as promoting division or conflict within society.
Overall, Bill 119 s 227 is focused on ensuring that American History and Civics Education programs are in line with the priorities set forth by the Department of Education and do not promote divisive concepts that could potentially harm the unity and cohesion of the country.
Congressional Summary of S 227
Protect Equality And Civics Education Act of 2025 or the PEACE Act of 2025
This bill prohibits the use of federal funding made available for the American History and Civics Education program to fund a curriculum, teaching, or counseling that promotes a divisive concept (e.g., race stereotyping or scapegoating) under the priorities noticed in the Department of Education's proposed rule titled Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education, published on April 19, 2021.
Current Status of Bill S 227
Bill S 227 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill S 227 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2025. Bill S 227's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of January 23, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 227
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 227
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 227
A bill to prohibit the use of certain American History and Civics Education program funds for curriculum, or teaching or counseling, that promotes or compels a divisive concept under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education.
A bill to prohibit the use of certain American History and Civics Education program funds for curriculum, or teaching or counseling, that promotes or compels a divisive concept under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education.
Comments

Celia McLaughlin
1,078
1 year ago
I think it's good that this bill is passing. It will help keep things fair and balanced in schools.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 227
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