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This bill requires the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to conduct a comprehensive national study on Holocaust education in schools across the United States. The study will examine how states, local educational agencies, and public schools are teaching about the Holocaust, including whether Holocaust education is mandatory or optional in their curricula. The research will explore various aspects such as the types of instructional materials used, the disciplines in which the Holocaust is taught, professional development opportunities for teachers, and the involvement of museums and cultural centers in Holocaust education. The study will also assess the range of educational approaches, including in-class discussions, project-based learning, and methods for teaching about the Holocaust through a trauma-informed lens. Additionally, the bill aims to identify challenges in Holocaust education, evaluate how schools assess students' knowledge about the Holocaust and antisemitism, and understand the broader goals of Holocaust education, which include improving students' awareness, understanding the lessons of the Holocaust, and raising awareness about preventing genocide and hate. The Director will prepare a detailed report for Congress within three years of the act's enactment, providing insights into Holocaust education efforts nationwide and potential recommendations for improvement.

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