H.R. 2276 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Education and Workforce, Mar 21, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryLimits federal funding for certain race-based school teaching
This bill would prevent schools and colleges from receiving federal money if they promote certain race-based theories or require teachers and students to affirm beliefs in those theories in ways that discriminate based on race, color, or national origin. The bill applies to both K-12 schools and higher education institutions.
How it affects you
If you're a parent, teacher, or student at a school that receives federal funding, this could affect what topics and perspectives are taught in classrooms, since schools might avoid certain curriculum content to keep their federal funding. Schools that lose federal funding could see reduced resources for programs and services that depend on that money.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 21, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2276
A BILL
CRT Act
Sponsor: Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX-21) · Introduced Mar 21, 2025 · Education · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 21, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.”