Bill117th CongressFiled May 27, 2021Education
S.Res. 246
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Critical Race Theory serves as a prejudicial ideological tool, rather than an educational tool, and should not be taught in K-12 classrooms as a way to teach students to judge individuals based on sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 27, 2021)
This resolution calls on the Office for Civil Rights within the Department of Education and state attorneys general to assist elementary and secondary schools in complying with existing civil rights laws and investigate and enforce such laws. In addition, the resolution condemns the practice of requiring teachers to receive education in critical race theory as a condition of certification.
What just happenedMay 27, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3901-3902)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL](R-FL)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 27, 2021
- May 27, 2021IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3901-3902)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - May 27, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate