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119-hr-5047119th CongressWALLET

No Woke Indoctrination of Military Kids Act

Sponsored By: Representative Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would impose a ban on critical race theory in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools. It would also bar related diversity and equity offices, trainings, curricula, and race- or gender-based affinity groups.

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  • Families and students: Students and parents would be shielded from classroom instruction, trainings, or activities that teach, require, or coerce beliefs tied to CRT. The bill defines CRT with nine specific assertions, including claims of collective guilt or that the U.S. is fundamentally racist.
  • DoDEA staff and programs: DoDEA would be barred from maintaining offices or officers for diversity, equity, inclusion, or accessibility. It would also prohibit developing, buying, or distributing curricula, trainings on intersectionality, and diversity data dashboards or affinity groups.
  • Enforcement and oversight: The Secretary of Defense would enforce compliance, allow parents or guardians to file formal complaints, and may discipline willful violations by employees or contractors up to suspension or termination.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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New limits on DoDEA curriculum and DEI

If enacted, DoDEA would be barred from using funds to teach or promote "critical race theory." The ban would cover classes, trainings, activities, and curriculum purchases. DoDEA would also have to close DEI offices and positions, and end DEI plans, surveys, trainings, teams, and affinity groups. Equal Employment Opportunity and disability enforcement offices could continue as before. The bill defines "critical race theory" with nine listed ideas. These rules would start on a date the Defense Secretary sets, within 60 days after enactment.

DoDEA complaint process and penalties

The Defense Secretary would have to ensure DoDEA follows the Act. Parents or legal guardians of DoDEA students could file formal complaints about suspected violations. DoD employees or contractors who willfully violate the Act could face discipline, including suspension or firing.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

SC • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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