Bill > HR5527

This bill, called the "Stop Censoring Military Families Act," requires the Secretary of Defense to restore access to curricula, books, and learning materials in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools that were available before January 20, 2025, within 30 days of the bill's enactment. The Secretary is prohibited from further restricting these materials until the 2026-2027 academic year. The bill mandates a report to congressional committees identifying materials potentially removed, detailing the processes used, and explaining compliance with existing law. Additionally, the bill places new restrictions on the Secretary of Defense's ability to issue directives affecting multiple DoDEA schools, requiring advance notice to school advisory committees and congressional armed services committees, and allowing review periods. The legislation also nullifies several specific executive orders related to education and school policies within the Department of Defense, preventing their implementation or enforcement. Finally, the bill requires the Comptroller General to conduct a study exploring the potential establishment of an independent body to design and implement educational curricula for DoDEA schools, with a focus on maintaining independence from political influences, and to submit a report on the study's findings within 270 days.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5527/all-info