Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill directs the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to conduct a comprehensive study of Holocaust education efforts across states, local school districts, and public elementary and secondary schools. The study will examine the prevalence of Holocaust education, the standards and requirements in place, the materials used, and the approaches to teaching and assessment. The goal is to identify gaps and needs in Holocaust education and to promote best practices.
Key provisions
- Requires the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to conduct a study of Holocaust education in schools.
- The study will examine state and local requirements, curriculum standards, and the use of instructional materials.
- The study will assess the availability of professional development for teachers.
- The study will investigate the use of museum resources by educational organizations.
- The study will analyze how Holocaust education is integrated across different subjects and throughout the school year.
- The study will evaluate methods of assessment used to measure student understanding.
- The study will assess the prevalence of antisemitism and bigotry in student learning.
- The study will identify resources needed to support educators teaching about the Holocaust.
Who is affected
- State educational agencies
- Local school districts
- Public elementary and secondary schools
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