Say No to Indoctrination Act
Sponsored By: Senator Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Introduced
Summary
Prohibits using Elementary and Secondary Education Act funds to teach or promote concepts labeled 'gender ideology'. The bill would amend Section 8526 of the ESEA to bar instruction or advancement of “gender ideology” as defined in section 2 of Executive Order 14168, a definition tied to defending women from gender ideology extremism and restoring what the order describes as biological truth to the federal government.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Limits federal K-12 classroom content
If enacted, this bill would bar schools and districts that get federal K-12 funds from teaching or advancing "gender ideology." The bill uses the Executive Order 14168 definition of "gender ideology." It would apply to any use of Elementary and Secondary Education Act money or authority. The amendment adds the prohibition but does not create new programs, funding, or enforcement mechanisms.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Risch, James E. [R-ID]
ID • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
ID • R
Sponsored 7/10/2025
Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
KS • R
Sponsored 7/10/2025
Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]
MO • R
Sponsored 7/10/2025
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
NC • R
Sponsored 7/10/2025
Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]
AL • R
Sponsored 7/10/2025
Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
MO • R
Sponsored 7/10/2025
Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
MT • R
Sponsored 7/10/2025
Roll Call Votes
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