Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
Plain Language Summary
# Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would require the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to conduct a study examining how Holocaust education is currently taught across America's public schools. The study would look at whether states and school districts require Holocaust education in their curricula, what specific standards and requirements exist for teaching about the Holocaust, and what materials teachers use to teach students about this historical event. After completing the study, the museum would report its findings to Congress. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects students, educators, and school administrators in public elementary and secondary schools across the country.
It also involves the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, which would be responsible for conducting the research. The findings could inform future decisions by states and local school districts about Holocaust education requirements and standards. **Current status:** The bill (S. 332) was introduced by Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nevada) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.
CRS Official Summary
Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act This bill directs the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to study and report on Holocaust education efforts in states, local educational agencies (LEAs), and public elementary and secondary schools. Among other elements, the study must (1) determine whether states and LEAs require Holocaust education as part of the curriculum taught in public elementary and secondary schools, (2) identify the standards and requirements relating to Holocaust education, and (3) identify the types of instructional material used to teach students about the Holocaust.
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