Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
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- Passed House
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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 educational agencies, and public elementary and secondary schools. The study will examine the prevalence of required Holocaust education, identify specific standards and requirements, assess the resources and training available to educators, and investigate the types of instructional materials used. The findings will be reported to Congress to inform efforts to improve Holocaust education nationwide.
Key provisions
- The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum will conduct a study of Holocaust education in schools.
- The study will assess whether states and local educational agencies require Holocaust education.
- The study will identify state standards and requirements related to Holocaust education.
- The study will examine the resources and professional development available to teachers.
- The study will analyze the types of instructional materials used to teach about the Holocaust.
- The study will assess the effectiveness of Holocaust education in promoting understanding of genocide and bigotry.
- The study will identify challenges and gaps in Holocaust education implementation.
- The study will determine the approaches used to assess student learning related to the Holocaust.
Who is affected
- State educational agencies
- Local educational agencies
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