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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 2276

Rep. Roy Introduces CRT Act to Strip Federal Funds From Schools Teaching Specific Race-Based Theories

CRT Act

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Key Points

  • This bill would cut off federal funding to any K-12 school or college that teaches specific race-based theories as endorsed ideas. The banned theories include beliefs that one race is superior to another, that the U.S. is fundamentally racist, or that individuals are inherently racist because of their race.

    From policy text

    “No Federal funds received by a State or local educational agency may be allocated to an elementary or secondary school that promotes the race-based theories described in subsection (c) or compels teachers or students to affirm, adhere to, adopt, or process beliefs in a manner that violates title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.”
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  • "Promoting" these theories is broadly defined to include putting them in lesson plans, hiring speakers who advocate for them, forcing students to profess belief in them, or separating students by race for any training or educational session.

    From policy text

    “The term ``promote'', when used with respect to a race-based theory described in subsection (c), means-- (A) to include such theories or materials that advocate such theories in curricula, reading lists, seminars, workshops, trainings, or other educational or professional settings in a manner that could reasonably give rise to the appearance of official sponsorship, approval, or endorsement”
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  • The bill includes exceptions: teachers can discuss these theories in class as long as the school makes clear it doesn't endorse them, and students can access these materials for independent research. Speech outside of school is also not restricted.

    From policy text

    “Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a covered school from stating theories described in subsection (c) or assigning materials that advocate such theories for educational purposes in contexts that make it clear the school does not sponsor, approve, or endorse such theories or materials.”
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  • The bill applies to colleges and universities as well — any institution of higher education that promotes the listed theories could lose all federal funds, which would include student financial aid like Pell Grants and federal research grants.

    From policy text

    “No Federal funds may be awarded to an institution of higher education if such institution promotes the race-based theories described in subsection (c) or compels teachers or students to affirm, adhere to, adopt, or process beliefs in a manner that violates title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.”
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

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Mar 21, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Mar 21, 2025

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

CRT Act

Bill NumberHR 2276
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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