Say No to Indoctrination Act
Congress Proposes Ban on Federal Funding for Gender Ideology in K-12 Schools
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill, introduced by Representative Owens, would stop federal money from being used to teach or promote "gender ideology" in public elementary and high schools.
- The change would affect schools that receive money through the main federal law for K-12 education, which provides billions of dollars to help students across the country.
- The bill uses a definition of "gender ideology" from a recent executive order that focuses on biological sex and opposes certain views on gender identity.
- If this becomes law, schools that continue to teach these concepts could lose access to important federal funding they use for teachers, supplies, and programs.
- Supporters believe this will keep controversial social topics out of classrooms, while critics worry it could lead to censorship or make some students feel excluded.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
The bill specifically targets the teaching of concepts related to gender identity in federally funded schools, which could make LGBTQ students — especially transgender and nonbinary youth — feel less visible and supported in their school environments. By tying its definition of "gender ideology" to an executive order that emphasizes biological sex and opposes certain views on gender identity, the bill could discourage schools from including LGBTQ-inclusive content in curricula, anti-bullying initiatives, or counseling services to avoid risking federal funding.
Milestones
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 378.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-442.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch introduced the Senate version of the Say No to Indoctrination Act. The bill aims to put a January executive order into federal law, banning the use of federal education dollars for what Republicans term 'gender ideology' in K-12 schools.
Burgess Owens introduced legislation to codify President Trump's executive orders protecting children from radical gender ideology
Rep. Burgess Owens introduced the Say No to Indoctrination Act to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The bill would prohibit federal funds from supporting schools that teach 'gender ideology' and affirms that there are only two biological sexes.
Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Say No to Indoctrination Act
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