United StatesMuseum would study Holocaust education in public schools
If enacted, the measure would have the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum study public school Holocaust education and report its findings to Congress.
What it does
The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Director would study how public schools teach about the Holocaust and report the findings to Congress. The study would examine teaching methods, materials, and possible gaps.
Argument forCongress may better understand where teachers need resources and how students learn to recognize antisemitism, hate, and genocide.
Argument againstThe study may give Congress information without requiring schools to address the gaps it finds or change how they teach.
More detail
The Museum Director would study Holocaust education in public schools and report the findings to Congress. The study would examine every State, a nationally representative sample of local education agencies, and a representative sample of public elementary and secondary schools served by those agencies. The study covers Holocaust education, including teaching about antisemitism and lessons aimed at preventing genocide, hate, and bigotry. The Director would begin the study within 180 days after enactment. Congress would receive the report by the earlier of 180 days after the study ends or three years after enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jan 28Introduced in HouseLatest
- Jan 28Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.Introduced
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