Bills · HR 2276
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2276Racial and ethnic relationsTeaching, teachers, curricula
CRT Act
INTRO MAR 21· LAST ACTION MAR 21
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it touches on fundamental questions about how race, history, and civic values are taught in American schools. If it becomes law, it could significantly alter what is permissible in public school curricula and college instruction regarding race-related topics, potentially limiting discussions on systemic racism or the historical context of racial inequalities. Schools that continue to teach or endorse the prohibited theories, as defined by the bill, risk losing crucial federal funding, which could impact their resources, programs, and overall financial stability. Conversely, if it doesn't pass, schools would continue to have more autonomy in how they approach these subjects, subject to existing state laws and educational standards.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits elementary and secondary schools from receiving federal funds if they promote specific race-based theories or compel certain beliefs that violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
This provision sets the primary condition for federal funding for K-12 schools, directly impacting their curriculum choices and instructional practices regarding race.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits institutions of higher education from receiving federal funds if they promote the same race-based theories or compel certain beliefs.
This extends the funding restrictions to colleges and universities, influencing academic freedom and the content of higher education courses and campus activities related to race.
PROVISION 03
Defines six specific "race-based theories," including beliefs about inherent racial superiority/inferiority, the U.S. or its founding documents being fundamentally racist, and an individual's moral character or responsibility being tied to their race.
These definitions clearly outline the specific content and ideas that schools would be prohibited from promoting, forming the core of the bill's restrictions.
PROVISION 04
Defines "promote" to include incorporating these theories into curricula, hiring advocates for them, compelling student belief, or segregating students by race in educational settings.
This definition provides a detailed understanding of the actions that could lead to schools losing federal funds, directly impacting school policies and practices.
PROVISION 05
Includes "rules of construction" clarifying that the bill does not restrict individual speech outside of school, access to materials for research, or the contextual teaching of these theories without endorsement.
These rules are important because they aim to protect individual freedoms and academic inquiry, addressing potential concerns about censorship or undue restrictions on education.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 21
Introduced in House
MAR 21
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2276
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 21, 2025
Last actionMar 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 21, 2025
House BillHR 2276Racial and ethnic relationsTeaching, teachers, curricula
CRT Act
INTRODUCED MAR 21, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 21, 2025
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