To develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes.
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Legislative Progress
ReportedAdditional sponsors: Mr. Guest, Mr. Owens, Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Lawler, …
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Ms. Salazar (for herself, Ms. Stefanik, Mr. Diaz-Balart, Mr. Gimenez, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Directs Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to develop high school curriculum on communism, totalitarianism, and their conflicts with democratic principles. Includes oral histories from victims.
Who Benefits and How
- High school students receive education on communist ideology
- Victims of communism share stories through Portraits in Patriotism
- Civic education expanded to include anti-communist content
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation develops curriculum
- Schools may adopt curriculum materials (not mandated)
Key Provisions
- Curriculum compares communism/totalitarianism to democracy
- Compatible with social studies, government, history, economics
- Includes oral histories from communism victims
- Notes 100M+ deaths and 1.5B people still under communism
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires development of civic education curriculum on dangers of communism for high schools
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Counter communist ideology through civic education"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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