Bill > HR8705

This bill, known as the CHARLIE Act (Civics and History Advancement to Restore Learning, Integrity, and Education Act), amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prohibit the use of funds from the American History and Civics program for what it defines as "discriminatory equity ideology" or "gender ideology." Specifically, it states that no funds can be used for these purposes and that when awarding grants, the Secretary of Education cannot prioritize eligible entities based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or immigration status, regardless of the entity's identity, its employees, or the proposed activities. The bill defines "discriminatory equity ideology" and "gender ideology" by referencing specific sections of executive orders, aiming to prevent what it terms "radical indoctrination" in K-12 schooling.