H.R. 3163 117th Congress House

CRT Act

Official title: To prohibit the award of Federal funds to schools that promote certain race-based theories to students, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 12, 2021 Introduced by: Chip Roy Republican · Texas See on congress.gov

Education Education programs fundingElementary and secondary educationHigher educationRacial and ethnic relationsTeaching, teachers, curricula

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May 12, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

May 12, 2021

Introduced in House

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Latest action May 12, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Combating Racist Teaching in Schools Act or the CRT Act

This bill prohibits federal funds from being awarded to elementary or secondary schools or institutions of higher education that promote certain race-based theories or compel teachers or students to affirm belief in such theories in a manner that discriminates on the basis of race, color, or national origin.

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