1619 Act This bill expands the National Museum of African American History and Culture's educational programming. Specifically, the bill requires the museum to develop and nationally disseminate accurate, relevant, and accessible resources to promote understanding of notable events in African American history. It also authorizes various African American history education program activities to engage prospective and current teachers and educational leaders. Additionally, the museum must maintain on its website a special section designated for African American history education resources.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Education
Congressional oversightEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationGovernment information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersRacial and ethnic relationsTeaching, teachers, curriculaU.S. history
1619 Act
USA116th CongressS-4193| Senate
| Updated: 7/2/2020
1619 Act This bill expands the National Museum of African American History and Culture's educational programming. Specifically, the bill requires the museum to develop and nationally disseminate accurate, relevant, and accessible resources to promote understanding of notable events in African American history. It also authorizes various African American history education program activities to engage prospective and current teachers and educational leaders. Additionally, the museum must maintain on its website a special section designated for African American history education resources.
Congressional oversightEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationGovernment information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersRacial and ethnic relationsTeaching, teachers, curriculaU.S. history