Bill > HR971

This bill, the Black History Matters Act, directs the Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture to conduct a study on Black history education efforts in public elementary and secondary schools. The study will identify states and school districts that require Black history education, assess the quality of such education, examine the types and quality of instructional materials used, and analyze the approaches used to assess students' knowledge of Black history. The Director is required to submit a report on the study's findings to Congress within 180 days of completing the study. The bill defines key terms such as "Black history" and "Black history education" to ensure a clear understanding of the study's scope.