This bill aims to ensure that schools do not use federal funds to teach ideas that could be seen as divisive or harmful regarding race. It focuses on preventing certain concepts from being included in American history and civics education.
Clergy Act This bill establishes a two-year window for certain members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners to revoke their exemption from Social Security and Medicare taxes on ministerial earnings. Under current law, such individuals who object to participation in public insurance programs on religious or conscientious grounds may apply to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for an irrevocable exemption and will not receive Social Security or Medicare benefits in retirement unless they have qualifying credits from other employment. The IRS must develop a plan to inform members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners of their eligibility to revoke prior exemptions, pursuant to the bill's changes.
1. This bill would stop certain education funds from being used for divisive teaching methods. 2. It defines divisive concepts related to race that cannot be taught in schools. 3. The bill aims to prevent teaching that suggests one race is superior to another. 4. It also prohibits teaching that assigns blame to individuals based on their race. 5. Schools would need to avoid promoting ideas that cause discomfort related to race.
Students and teachers in K-12 schools across the United States.