PEACE Act of 2025

Limits federal dollars for divisive lessons

If enacted, this bill would bar use of funds made available under the named part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act for any curriculum, teaching, or counseling that "promotes or compels a divisive concept." The bill would define those divisive concepts to include race stereotyping, race scapegoating, and nine specific ideas such as that one race is inherently superior, that the United States is fundamentally racist, or that people should feel guilt or psychological distress because of their race. The restriction would apply to schools, local education agencies, contractors, and educators who use those federal funds. The provision would reference the Department of Education's proposed civics priorities (86 Fed. Reg. 20348, April 19, 2021) and would take effect upon enactment. Families with school-age children could see some lessons or counseling changed, and schools would face new compliance rules.