PEN America Index of Educational Gag Orders
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Bill Number
State
Alabama
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1
Alabama

HB 11

2
Alabama

HB 8

3
Alabama

SB 292

4
Alabama

HB 312

5
Alabama

HB 9/SB 7

6
Alabama

HB 7

7
Alabama

HB 130

8
Alabama

SB 129

9
Alaska

SB 196

10
Alaska

HB 391

11
Alaska

HB 228

12
Alaska

HB 330

13
Arizona

Amendment to SB 1532 (added in modified form to the budget bill HB 2898)

14
Arizona

HB 2906/SB 1840

Note: PEN America no longer considers bills targeting only state agencies as EGOs. This bill is subtracted from aggregate data counts.

15
Arizona

HB 2291

16
Arizona

HB 2634

17
Arizona

SB 1412

18
Arizona

HB 2112 Passed by House in amended version with language replacing the prohibition on "inclusion" of certain ideas with a prohibition on promoting or advocating for certain ideas.

19
Arizona

HB 2495 Passed by House in amended form that removes reference to homosexuality.

20
Arizona

HCR 2001

21
Arizona

HB 2458/SB 1305

22
Arizona

HB 2189

23
Arizona

SB 1700

24
Arizona

SB 1380

25
Arizona

SB 2759

26
Arizona

SB 1472

27
Arkansas

SB 627

Note: PEN America no longer considers bills targeting only state agencies as EGOs. This bill is subtracted from aggregate data counts.

28
Arkansas

HB 1011

29
Arkansas

HB 1231

30
Arkansas

HB 1761

31
Arkansas

SB 12

32
Arkansas

HB 1218

33
Arkansas

SB 294

34
California

AB 101

35
Colorado

HB 1206

36
Connecticut

HB 5285/HB 5282/SB 1

37
Connecticut

SB 280

38
Florida

SB 242/HB 57

39
Florida

HB7/SB 148

40
Florida

HB 1557/ SB 1834

41
Florida

HB 1223/SB 1320

42
Florida

SB 244

43
Florida

HB 1069

44
Florida

SB 266/HB 999

45
Florida

SB 470

46
Florida

SB 1372/HB 1291

47
Georgia

HB 888

48
Georgia

SB 377 Passed by Senate in amended version without language on postsecondary institutions.

49
Georgia

SB 375

50
Georgia

SB 613

51
Georgia

HB 1084

52
Georgia

SB 532

53
Hawaii

HB 509/SB 1428

54
Idaho

HB 352

55
Idaho

HB 375

56
Idaho

HB 377

57
Idaho

HB 488

58
Idaho

S 1071

59
Idaho

HB 384

60
Illinois

HB 5494

61
Illinois

HB 5505

62
Illinois

HB 2184

63
Illinois

HB 4690

64
Indiana

HB 1040

65
Indiana

HB 1228

66
Indiana

HB 1389

67
Indiana

HB 1362

68
Indiana

SB 167

69
Indiana

SB 415

70
Indiana

HB 1231

71
Indiana

HB 1134 Passed by House in amended version without language on postsecondary institutions.

72
Indiana

HB 1523

73
Indiana

SB 386

74
Indiana

SB 413

75
Indiana

HB 1338

76
Indiana

HB 1608

77
Indiana

SB 191

78
Indiana

SB 202

79
Indiana

HB 1002

80
Iowa

HF 222

81
Iowa

SF 478

82
Iowa

HF 802

83
Iowa

HB 2053

84
Iowa

SF 2037

85
Iowa

SF 2043

86
Iowa

HB 8

87
Iowa

SF 496

88
Iowa

HSB 112

89
Iowa

SF 159

90
Iowa

HF 2077

91
Kansas

HB 2662

92
Kansas

SB 496

93
Kansas

SB 515

94
Kansas

SB 58 Note: This bill was initially introduced in 2021, but only became an EGO following the adoption of a House amendment on 4/1/2022.

95
Kentucky

SB 138, passed by Senate in amended version that "members of all races" with "all its citizens."

96
Kentucky

HB 14

97
Kentucky

HB 18

98
Kentucky

HB 487

99
Kentucky

HB 706

100
Kentucky

SB 1

101
Kentucky

SB 102/173

102
Kentucky

SB 150

103
Kentucky

SB 6

104
Kentucky

HB 9

105
Louisiana

HB 564

106
Louisiana

HB 747

107
Louisiana

HB 1014

108
Louisiana

HB 837

109
Louisiana

HB 466

110
Louisiana

HB 122

111
Louisiana

SB 486

112
Louisiana

SB 262

113
Maine

HB 618

114
Maryland

HB 1256

115
Michigan

HB 5097, Passed by House in amended version that prohibits the "promotion" of certain ideas.

116
Michigan

SB 460

117
Michigan

HB 6503

118
Michigan

HB 5406

119
Minnesota

HB 3301

120
Minnesota

HF 2778

121
Minnesota

HF 2019

122
Minnesota

SF 1495

123
Mississippi

SB 2538

124
Mississippi

SB 2098

125
Mississippi

SB 2106

126
Mississippi

HB 1491

127
Mississippi

HB 1495

128
Mississippi

HB 1496

129
Mississippi

SB 2171

130
Mississippi

HB 437

131
Mississippi

HB 1492/1493/1494/1497

132
Mississippi

SB 2113

133
Mississippi

SB 2168

134
Mississippi

HB 127

135
Mississippi

SB 2078

136
Mississippi

SB 2402

137
Missouri

SB 5

138
Missouri

SB 586

139
Missouri

HB 952

140
Missouri

HB 1457

141
Missouri

HB 1474

142
Missouri

HB 1554

143
Missouri

HB 1669

144
Missouri

HB 1767

145
Missouri

HB 1815

146
Missouri

HB 1995

147
Missouri

HB 2132

148
Missouri

HB 2189

149
Missouri

HB 2428

150
Missouri

HB 2827

151
Missouri

HJR 135

152
Missouri

SB 1184

153
Missouri

SB 21

154
Missouri

SB 22

155
Missouri

SB 638/676/734/735

156
Missouri

SB 694

157
Missouri

SB 740

158
Missouri

HB 1484

159
Missouri

HB 1634

160
Missouri

SB 645

161
Missouri

HB 1835

162
Missouri

HJR 110

163
Missouri

SB 134

164
Missouri

SB 42

165
Missouri

HB 165

166
Missouri

HB 482

167
Missouri

HB 627

168
Missouri

HB 634

169
Missouri

SB 158

170
Missouri

SB 172

171
Missouri

SB 451

172
Missouri

HB 75

173
Missouri

SB 410

174
Missouri

SB 4

175
Missouri

SB 918

176
Missouri

HB 1739

177
Missouri

SB 770

178
Missouri

SB 1024

179
Missouri

SB 728

180
Missouri

SB 1181

181
Missouri

SB 902

182
Missouri

HB 1737

183
Missouri

SB 115

184
Montana

HB 533

185
Montana

SB 222

186
Montana

SB 235

187
Montana

SB 413

188
Nebraska

LB 1077

189
Nebraska

LB 374

190
New Hampshire

HB 544 (modified version added to budget bill HB 2 under section "Right to Freedom from Discrimination in Public Workplaces and Education")

191
New Hampshire

HB 1313

192
New Hampshire

HB 1255

193
New Hampshire

HB 619

194
New Hampshire

HB 1153

195
New Jersey

A 4042

196
New Jersey

S 2685

197
New Jersey

SB 598/A 783

198
New Jersey

A3647/A6140/SB664

199
New Jersey

SB 4256

200
New Jersey

A 1288

201
New Jersey

A 670

202
New Jersey

A 2580

203
New Jersey

A 1514

204
New Jersey

S 3340

205
New Mexico

HB 91

206
New York

A8579

207
New York

A8253

208
New York

A 8284

209
North Carolina

SB 700

210
North Carolina

HB 324

211
North Carolina

HB 1067

212
North Carolina

HB 755

213
North Carolina

SB 49

214
North Carolina

H 187

215
North Dakota

HB 1508

216
North Dakota

HB 1446

217
North Dakota

HB 1522

218
North Dakota

SB 2247

219
North Dakota

SB 2231

220
North Dakota

HB 1526

221
Ohio

HB 327

222
Ohio

HB 322

223
Ohio

HB 616

224
Ohio

HB 33

225
Ohio

HB 151

226
Ohio

SB 83

227
Oklahoma

SB 614

228
Oklahoma

SB 588

229
Oklahoma

SB 803

230
Oklahoma

SB 830

231
Oklahoma

HB 1775

232
Oklahoma

SB 1141

233
Oklahoma

SB 1142

234
Oklahoma

SB 1174

235
Oklahoma

SB 1250

236
Oklahoma

SB 1470

237
Oklahoma

SB 1654

238
Oklahoma

HB 2988

239
Oklahoma

SB 1401

240
Oklahoma

HB 1074

241
Oklahoma

SB 20

242
Oklahoma

SB 30

243
Oklahoma

SB 866

244
Oklahoma

SB 933

245
Oklahoma

SB 973

246
Oklahoma

SB 348

247
Oklahoma

SB 1072

248
Oklahoma

SB 935

249
Oklahoma

SB 937

250
Oklahoma

HB 1780

251
Oklahoma

SB 1017

252
Oklahoma

SB 1027

253
Oklahoma

HB 2546

254
Oklahoma

HB 3135

255
Oklahoma

SB 1983

256
Oklahoma

HB 3120

257
Oklahoma

SB 1305

258
Oregon

HB 2430

259
Oregon

HB 2475

260
Oregon

HB 3044

261
Pennsylvania

HB 1532

262
Pennsylvania

HB 2813

263
Pennsylvania

SB 1278

264
Pennsylvania

HB 2521

265
Pennsylvania

HB 2001

266
Rhode Island

H 6070

267
Rhode Island

HB 7539

268
Rhode Island

H 5739

269
South Carolina

H 4343

270
South Carolina

H 4325

271
South Carolina

H 4392

272
South Carolina

H 4100 (part of state budget under "Partisanship Curriculum")

273
South Carolina

SB 982

274
South Carolina

HB 4799

275
South Carolina

H 4605

276
South Carolina

S 945

277
South Carolina

HB 5183

278
South Carolina

HB 5150 (Part 1B, Sec. 1.93)

279
South Carolina

HB 4300 (Part 1B, Sec. 1.82)

280
South Carolina

HB 4290

281
South Carolina

HB 3466

282
South Carolina

SB 3304

283
South Carolina

HB 3464

284
South Carolina

SB 246

285
South Carolina

HB 3827/SB 424

286
South Carolina

HB 3779

287
South Carolina

H 3728

288
South Carolina

HB 5100 (Part 1B, Sec. 1.79)

289
South Dakota

HB 1157

290
South Dakota

HB 1158

291
South Dakota

HB 1337

292
South Dakota

HB 1309

293
South Dakota

HB 1012

294
Tennessee

HB 800

295
Tennessee

HB 580/SB623

296
Tennessee

HB 2417/SB 2283

297
Tennessee

HB 2313/SB 2298

298
Tennessee

HB2670/SB 2290

299
Tennessee

HB 2673/SB 2684

300
Tennessee

HB 571/SB 603

301
Tennessee

HB 2784/SB 2501 Note: enacted by Legislature in amended form, without the additional penalties.

302
Texas

HB 40

303
Texas

HB 178

304
Texas

HB 28

305
Texas

HB 3979

306
Texas

SB 3

307
Texas

HB 1006

308
Texas

HB 1155

309
Texas

HB 631

310
Texas

SB 393

311
Texas

HB 1033

312
Texas

HB 1607

313
Texas

HB 1541

314
Texas

HB 1804

315
Texas

HB 4252

316
Texas

SB 1443

317
Texas

SB 16

318
Texas

SB 8

319
Texas

HB 344

320
Texas

HB 976

321
Texas

SB 86

322
Texas

HB 196

323
Utah

SB 257

324
Utah

HB 550

325
Utah

HB 428

326
Utah

HB 441

327
Utah

HB 451

328
Utah

HB 427

329
Utah

HB 303

330
Utah

HB 261

331
Virginia

Amendment 99 to SB 7001

332
Virginia

Amendment to SB 29/HB 29

333
Virginia

HB 1068/SB 570

334
Virginia

HB 1126

335
Virginia

HB 781

336
Virginia

HB 787 Passed by House in amended version that prohibits teachers from promoting or teaching as valid certain ideas.

337
Virginia

HB 977

338
Washington

HB 1807

339
Washington

HB 1886

340
West Virginia

SB 618

341
West Virginia

HB 2595

342
West Virginia

HB 4011

343
West Virginia

SB 182

344
West Virginia

SB 498

345
West Virginia

HB 4016

346
West Virginia

SB 45

347
West Virginia

HB 2347

348
West Virginia

SB 130

349
West Virginia

SB 93

350
West Virginia

SB 252

351
West Virginia

SB 33/HB 2423

352
West Virginia

HB 2940

353
West Virginia

SB 198

354
West Virginia

HB 4387

355
West Virginia

HB 4349

356
West Virginia

HB 4468

357
West Virginia

SB 273

358
West Virginia

HB 5656

359
West Virginia

SB 870

360
Wisconsin

SB 410/AB 414

361
Wisconsin

SB 411/AB 411

362
Wisconsin

SB 409/AB 413

363
Wyoming

SB 103

364
Wyoming

HB 97

365
Wyoming

SB 1, passed by Senate with an amendment constituting an Educational Gag Order, but later stripped out in Joint Committee

366
Wyoming

SF 130

367
Wyoming

HB 205

368
Wyoming

SF 117

369
Wyoming

HB 132

370
Wyoming

SB 1, passed by Senate with an amendment constituting an Educational Gag Order, but later stripped out in Joint Committee

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4
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2
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6
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3
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1
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1
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3
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4
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2
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Georgia
Count6
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5
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1
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Hawaii
Count1
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2024
1
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Idaho
Count6
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2021
3
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2022
1
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1
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2024
1
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Illinois
Count4
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2
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2024
1
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2024
1
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Indiana
Count16
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2022
8
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2023
5
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2024
3
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Iowa
Count11
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2021
3
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2022
3
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2023
2
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2023
2024
2
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2024
1
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Kansas
Count4
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4
State
Kentucky
Count10
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6
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2023
2
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2024
2
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Louisiana
Count8
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2021
1
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2022
3
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2023
1
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2024
3
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Maine
Count1
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2023
1
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Maryland
Count1
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2022
1
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Michigan
Count4
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2021
2
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2022
1
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2024
1
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Minnesota
Count4
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2
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2023
2024
2
State
Mississippi
Count14
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2021
1
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2022
9
Legislative Session
2023
1
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2024
3
State
Missouri
Count47
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2021
3
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2022
23
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2023
12
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2024
8
Legislative Session
2025
1
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Montana
Count4
Legislative Session
2023
4
State
Nebraska
Count2
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2022
1
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2023
1
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New Hampshire
Count5
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2021
1
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2
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2024
1
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2024
1
State
New Jersey
Count10
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4
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2024
1
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2024
5
State
New Mexico
Count1
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2022
1
State
New York
Count3
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2
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2024
1
State
North Carolina
Count6
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2021
2
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2022
2
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2023
1
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2023
2024
1
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North Dakota
Count6
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2021
1
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2023
4
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2023
2024
1
State
Ohio
Count6
Legislative Session
2021
2
Legislative Session
2022
1
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2023
1
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2023
2024
2
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Oklahoma
Count31
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2021
5
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2022
9
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13
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2024
4
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Oregon
Count3
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3
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Pennsylvania
Count5
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1
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2022
3
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2024
1
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Rhode Island
Count3
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1
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2022
1
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2023
1
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South Carolina
Count20
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4
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6
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2023
2
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2024
7
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2024
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South Dakota
Count5
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2
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3
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Tennessee
Count8
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2
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4
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2024
1
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Texas
Count21
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5
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12
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4
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Utah
Count8
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1
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5
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2
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Virginia
Count7
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1
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Washington
Count2
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West Virginia
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5
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6
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Wisconsin
Count3
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Wyoming
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Date Introduced
Status 10/1/24
Summary of relevant provisions
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Legislative Session
State guidance
https://legiscan.com/AL/bill/HB11/2022
1/11/2022
Dead
Bans schools from requiring students "to personally affirm, adopt, or adhere to" outlined tenets allegedly associated with critical race theory, or from doing so in a course of instruction. Bans schools from "distinguish[ing] or classify[ing] a student based on race or color." Mandates termination of any employee who violates the provisions of the bill.
K-12
Higher ed
Professional discipline
Rep. Danny Crawford (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/AL/bill/HB8/2022
1/11/2022
Dead
Bars public K-12 schools and public institutions of higher education from teaching, instructing, or training any student to adopt or believe certain concepts related to race or sex.
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Chris Pringle (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/AL/bill/SB292/2022
3/3/2022
Dead
Bars public K-12 schools and other state agencies from teaching, instructing, or training any student or employee to adopt or believe certain ideas related to race, sex, or religion. These institutions, as well as public colleges, may not promote or inculcate these ideas, nor impose any penalty on students or employees for refusing to affirm them. Employee training may not include any of these ideas. Any teacher, college faculty member, or state employee who violates this bill may be disciplined or fired.
K-12
Higher ed
State agencies/political subdivisions
Contractors
Professional discipline
Sen. Will Barfoot (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/AL/bill/HB312/2022
2/8/2022
Dead
Prohibits K-12 schools and state agencies teaching, instructing, or training any students or employees to believe certain ideas related to race, sex, or religion. Public colleges may teach about these ideas, but may not endorse or compel anyone to adopt or affirm them. No instructor shall be required to share their point of view about a "widely debated and currently controversial issues of public policy or social affairs."
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
Higher ed
Contractors
Professional discipline
Rep. Ed Oliver (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/AL/bill/HB9/2022
1/11/2022
Dead
Bars "agencies and political subdivisions of this state, including school districts and public institutions of higher education" from "teach[ing], instruct[ing], or train[ing] any employee, contractor, staff member, student, or any other individual group to adopt or believe divisive concepts."
K-12
Higher ed
State agencies/political subdivisions
Contractors
Contract penalty
Rep. Ed Oliver, Sen. Will Barfoot (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/AL/bill/HB7/2023
1/20/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools and universities from compelling students or employees to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, or national origin. Students and employees may not be required to attend any class, training, or orientation where these ideas are promoted.
K-12
Higher ed
Professional discipline
Rep. Ed Oliver (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/AL/bill/HB130/2024
2/7/2024
Passed by at least one chamber
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from offering any instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-12.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Mack Butler (R)
EGO
LGBTQ+ Restriction
2024
https://legiscan.com/AL/bill/SB129/2024
2/20/2024
Law
Prohibits public K-12 schools, colleges, and universities from requiring students to attend any course where certain concepts related to race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, or national origin are promoted. No student may be compelled to adopt or affirm these concepts.
Higher ed
K-12
Professional discipline
Sen. Will Barfoot (R)
EGO
Autonomy Restriction
Signed into law by Gov. Ivey 3/20/2024
2024
https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/SB196/2021
2/15/2022
Dead
Bans public K-12 schools from compelling students to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to "sex, race, ethnicity, religion, color, or national origin." They are also prohibited from contracting or otherwise engaging with any speaker who promotes these ideas without stating that the institution does not endorse these views and offering students and faculty the opportunity to opt out of the event.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Lora Reinbold (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/HB391/2021
2/22/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from promoting or compelling students to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to race, color, sex, or national origin. A person may not be "subjected" as a condition of employment, certification, licensing, credentialing, or examination passage, to training, instruction, or another required activity" that endorses or promotes those ideas. Establishes a hotline to receive reports of violations.
K-12
Higher ed
State agencies/political subdivisions
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. David Eastman (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/HB228/2021
1/7/2022
Dead
Bans public K-12 schools and colleges from compelling students to adopt or affirm certain ideas about race, sex, ethnicity, religion, color, or national origin. Prohibits these institutions from making any use of the 1619 Project.
K-12
Higher ed
Private right of action
Rep. Tom McKay (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/HB330/2021
2/16/2022
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 and colleges from compelling, indoctrinating, persuading, or attemting to indoctrinate or persuade a student to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to "sex, race, ethnicity, religion, color, or national origin."
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Ron Gillham (R)
EGO
2022
https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/1R/bills/SB1532H.pdf
2/1/2021
Other
Law
Bans "instruction that presents any form of blame or judgment on the basis of race, ethnicity or sex."
K-12
Civil suit by state AG
Rep. Michelle Udall (R)
EGO
SB 1532 died, but modified version passed as part of HB 2898 and signed into law by Governor Ducey 6/30/21. Note: Subsequently struck down by the Arizona Supreme Court.
2021
https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB2906/2021
6/10/2021
Law
Bans "training, orientation or therapy that presents any form of blame or judgment on the basis of race, ethnicity or sex."
State agencies/political subdivisions
None specified
Sen. David Livingston (R)
EGO
Signed into law by Governor Ducey 7/9/21
2021
https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB2291/2022
1/18/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from including in their curricula certain ideas related to race, sex, and ethnic groups, nor to use any state money to finance instruction related to those concepts.
K-12
Civil suit by state AG
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. John Fillmore (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB2634/2022
6/23/2022
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from adopting any textbook or instructional materials that contain any matter "reflecting adversely" on people on the basis or race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Jennifer Longdon (D)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/SB1412/2022
3/29/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools and college- or university-level teacher preparation programs from "providing instruction" on certain ideas related to race or ethnicity.
K-12
Higher ed
Professional discipline
Private right of action
Civil suit by state AG
Rep. Michelle Udall (R) Note: Rep. Udall is the bill's House sponsor and author of the amendment that transformed it into an EGO. Its Senate sponsor has had no role in this transformation.
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB2112/2022
1/12/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools and state agencies involved in the instruction of K-12 students from promoting certain ideas related to race, ethnicity, or sex in their curricula.
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
Professional discipline
Civil suit by state AG
Rep. Michelle Udall (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB2495/2022
1/20/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from using or referring students to any "sexually explicit" materials, textual or visual. "Sexually explicit" is defined in the bill as including any depiction of homosexuality or physical contact with a person's clothed or unclothed genitals.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Jake Hoffman (R)
EGO
Died as EGO due to adoption of amendment, but still under consideration in legislature. This bill is not counted by PEN America as a live EGO.
2022
https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HCR2001/2022
1/12/2022
Dead
Bans K-12 schools and colleges from requiring students to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to race or ethnicity. All K-12 employees, as well as all college employees discharging duties outside of the classroom, may not promote or endorse certain ideas related to race or ethnicity. No employee of a public school or college shall be required to affirm, as a condition of employment or promotion, certain ideas about diversity, equity, and inclusion.
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Steve Kaiser (R)
EGO
Died Note: This is a proposed amendment to the state constitution.
2022
https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB2458/2023
1/19/2023
Vetoed
Passed by at least one chamber
Prohibits public K-12 schools and state agencies from promoting to students or employees certain concepts related to race or ethnicity.
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Private right of action
Professional discipline
Rep. Beverly Pingerelli (R), Sen. Javan Mesnard (R)
EGO
Died, vetoed by Governor Hobbs
2023
https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB2189/2023
1/24/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from adopting any textbook or instructional materials that contain any matter "reflecting adversely" on people on the basis or race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Jennifer Longdon (D)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/SB1700/2023
2/2/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools and charter schools from holding in the library or using in the classroom any book that is "lewd" or promotes "gender fluidity" or "gender pronouns." Parents who identify such a book may submit it to the state Department of Education for review, where it will be added to a list of prohibited books statewide.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Justine Wadsack (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/SB1380/2024
1/30/2024
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from using any instructional material that "contains any matter reflecting adversely on persons on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, or gender identity."
K-12
None specified
Sen. Lela Alston (D)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB2759/2024
2/1/2024
Passed by at least one chamber
Dead
Prohibits public colleges and universities from recognizing "engages in activities that manifest evidence of prejudice based on antisemitism" as defined by the IHRA definition of the term, or that promotes "a foreign terrorist organization in any manner that places a Jewish student in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury." Faculty advisors who fail to report violations will be disciplined.
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Alma Hernandez (D)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/AZ/text/SB1472/id/2951656
2/1/2024
Passed by at least one chamber
Dead
Prohibits public colleges and universities from using public monies to promote, support or maintain diversity, equity and inclusion or to engage in political or social activism. "Diversity, equity and inclusion" is not defined.
Higher ed
None specified
Sen Anthony Kern (R)
EGO
Autonomy Restriction
2024
https://legiscan.com/AR/bill/SB627/2021
4/1/2021
Law
Bans state entities (excluding public schools, charter schools, universities, political subdivisions, and law enforcement) from teaching or training of divisive concepts. Bars punishment of state employees for refusing to support such concepts.
State agencies/political subdivisions
Contract penalty
Sen. Trent Garner (R)
EGO
Became law without governor's signature 5/3/21 Note: This bill is no longer counted as an EGO.
2021
https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Home/FTPDocument?path=%2FBills%2F2021S2%2FPublic%2FHB1011.pdf
12/8/2021
Dead
Bans public K-12 schools from "express[ing], depict[ing], or teach[ing] certain ideas related race, ethnicity, and US politics. Requires schools to make available to parents all curricular materials.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Mark Lowery (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/AR/bill/HB1231/2021
1/21/2021
Dead
Bans state funding being used to teach the 1619 Project.
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Mark Lowery (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/AR/bill/HB1761/2021
3/16/2021
Dead
Prohibits curricula, reading materials, programs, counseling, and activities from expressing, depicting, or teaching certain concepts relating to race and ethnicity.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Mark Lowery (R)
EGO
2021
https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=SB12&ddBienniumSession=2021%2F2021S2
12/7/2021
Dead
Amends SB 627 to include public schools and charter schools.
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
Private right of action
Sen. Trent Garner (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/AR/bill/hb1218/2021
1/19/2021
Dead
Bans instruction that promotes "the overthrow of the United States Government," "division between, resentment of, or social justice for" different groups, or that advocates "the isolation of a group of students based on a particular characteristic."
K-12
Higher ed
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Mark Lowery (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/AR/bill/SB294/2023
2/20/2023
Law
Prohibits public K-12 schools from promoting ideologies conflict with the principle of equal protection under the law or that encourage discrimination, such as Critical Race Theory. Schools may not provide classroom instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-4.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Breanne Davis (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
Signed by Gov. Huckabee on 3/8/2023
2023
https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB101/id/2220285
12/11/2020
Law
Prohibits public K-12 schools from including in their required ethnic studies curriculum any material that reflects or promotes, directly or indirectly, "any bias, bigotry, or discrimination against any person or group of persons on the basis of any category protected" under California anti-discrimination law.
K-12
None specified
Ass. David Chiu (D)
EGO
Signed into law by Gov. Newsom 10/8/2021
2021
https://legiscan.com/CO/bill/HB1206/2022
2/8/2022
Dead
Prohibits K-12 schools from teaching or using instructional materials that promote certain ideas related to race, sex, or ethnicity. Forbids schools from segregating or making a distinction between students for various purposes on the basis of race, sex, or ethnicity.
K-12
Private right of action
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Dave Williams (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/HB05285/2022
4/28/2022
Dead
Prohibits K-12 schools from including in their curricula certain ideas related to race or sex, nor to include any curricula that is "designed or intended to cause any individual feel discomfort, guilt, anguish or any other form of psychological distress on account of the individual's race or sex."
K-12
None specified
Rep. Doug Dubitsky (R)
EGO
Died Note: these are proposed floor substitutes to unrelated bills.
2022
https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/SB00280/2023
1/18/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from adopting a curriculum that "includes the teaching of biased political ideology or make any individual feel discomfort, guilt, anguish or any other form of psychological distress on account of the individual's race or sex." In the bill, "biased policial ideology" is defined as including certain concepts related to race or sex.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Robert Sampson (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/FL/bill/sb242/2022
1/11/2022
Dead
Bans state agencies, state contractors, and county and municipality governing bodies from teaching, advocating, or promoting divisive concepts, race or sex scapegoating, or race or sex stereotyping in employee trainings. Bans public schools and universities from teaching, advocating, or promoting divisive concepts, race or sex scapegoating, or race or sex stereotyping in curriculum or mandatory employee or student training.
K-12
Higher ed
State agencies/political subdivisions
Contractors
Contract penalty
Sen. Joe Gruters (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/FL/bill/H0007/2022
1/11/2022
Law
Bars K-12 schools and public colleges from subjecting students or employees to any training or instruction that "espouses, promotes, advances, inculcates, or compels" belief in certain ideas about race, sex, color, or national origin. Classroom instruction related to past racial injustice may not "indoctrinate or persuade" students to believe these ideas. Employers may not require, as a condition of "certification, licensing, credentialing, or passing an examination," that individual be subjected to instruction that "espouses, promotes, advances, inculcates, or compels" individuals to believe in certain ideas about race, sex, color, or national origin.
K-12
Higher ed
Other
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Professional discipline
Sen. Manny Diaz (R), Rep. Bryan Avila (R)
EGO
Signed by Governor DeSantis 4/22/2022
2022
https://legiscan.com/FL/bill/H1557/2022
1/11/2022
Law
Bars public schools from offering any instruction related to "sexual orientation or gender identity" to students in K-3 grades or to students in grades 4-12 "in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate" or that conflicts with state standards.
K-12
Private right of action
Rep. Joe Harding (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
Signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis 3/28/2022
2022
https://legiscan.com/FL/bill/H1223/2023
2/28/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from asking any student about their preferred title or pronoun, where that title or pronoun does not correspond to their biological sex. Employees may not be required to refer to any person by a title or pronoun that does not correspond to their biological sex, nor are they permitted to disclose to students that title or pronoun. Schools shall treat sex as an immutable biologicla trait. No classroom instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity may occur in public schools in pre-K to grade 8, nor in private pre-K.
K-12
Private institutions
Other
None specified
Rep. Adam Anderson (R), Sen. Clay Yarborough (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/FL/bill/S0244/2023
2/24/2023
Dead
Creates right of private action for students, teachers, and faculty who believe they have experienced discrimination under HB 7.
K-12
Higher ed
Other
Sen. Alexis Calatayud (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/FL/bill/H1069/2023
2/22/2023
Law
All "materials" used by public K-12 schools to teach reproductive health, which may only take place in grades 6-12, must be approved by the Department of Education. This instruction must exclusively teach that sex is biological, stable, and determined at birth. School employees may not provide their own personal pronouns where such pronouns do not correspond to their biological sex at birth, nor may they be required to apply such pronouns to anyone else. Classroom instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity may not take place in grades pre-K-8, except for the purposes of teaching the merits of sexual abstinence. Instruction may occur in grades 9-12, but only if age- and developmentally appropriate. No material, including those in classroom libraries, may contain or depict "sexual conduct." Any materials to which an individual has filed an official objection must be immediately removed from student access pending the outcome of an investigation. Schools must submit to the Department of Education a list of what materials receive objections, the reasons, and the outcome of the investigation.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Stan McClain (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
Signed into law by Governor DeSantis 5/18/2023
2023
https://legiscan.com/FL/bill/S0266/2023
2/21/2023
Law
Public colleges and universities are prohibited from expending any state or federal funds on any program or campus activity that violates the Stop W.O.K.E. Act (HB 7), that advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, or that promotes or engages in political or social activism. Governing boards are required to review their institutions for violations of the Stop W.O.K.E. Act, as well as for programs that are "based on theories that systemic racism, sexism, oppression, or privilege are inherent in the institutions of the United States and were created to maintain social, political, or economic inequities." General education courses may not “distort significant historical events,” teach “identity politics,” violate the Stop W.O.K.E. Act, or be “based on theories that systemic racism, sexism, oppression, and privilege are inherent in the institutions of the United States and were created to maintain social, political, and economic inequities.”
Higher ed
Professional discipline
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Alex Andrade (R); Senate Fiscal Policy Committee
Autonomy Restriction
EGO
Signed into law by Governor DeSantis May 15, 2023
2023
https://legiscan.com/FL/bill/S0470/2024
1/9/2024
Dead
Requires public colleges and universities to charge in-state students who "promote a foreign terrorist organization" at an out-of-state tuition rate. Students who promote such organizations are ineligible to receive a fee waiver or any grant, scholarship, or aid. Foreign and exchange students shall be reported to the Department of Homeland Security.
Higher ed
None specified
Sen. Blaise Ingoglia (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/FL/bill/H1291/2024
1/10/2024
Law
Prohibits teacher preparation programs in public and private colleges and universities from distorting "significant historical events or include a curriculum or instruction that teaches identity politics, violates [HB 7], or is based on theories that systemic racism, sexism, oppression, and privilege are inherent in the institutions of the United States and were created to maintain social, political, and economic inequities."
Higher ed
Private institutions
None specified
Sen. Blaise Ingoglia (R); Rep. John Snyder (R)
EGO
Signed by Gov DeSantis, 5/2/24
2024
https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB888/2021
1/12/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from compelling students to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to race, ethnicity, color, religion, or national origin, or to engage in or observe a discussion of public policy. Prohibits contracting with any third-party to provide instruction that promotes any of these ideas. Requires schools to make all curricular material accessible for review by parents in advance of instruction and provide a means for opting their children out of the lesson. States the legislature's intent that colleges should strive for institutional neutrality on all matters not germane to their immediate duties and functions.
K-12
Higher ed
Private right of action
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Brad Thomas (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB377/2021
1/26/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools, public colleges, and state agencies from including in their employee training and classroom instruction any material "teach[ing], act[ing] upon, promot[ing], or encourag[ing]" certain "divisive concepts" related to race or ethnicity.
K-12
Higher ed
State agencies/political subdivisions
Professional discipline
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Sen. Jeff Mullis (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB375/2021
1/26/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools, political subdivisions, and state agencies from including in their employee training and classroom instruction any material "teach[ing], act[ing] upon, promot[ing], or encourag[ing]" certain "divisive concepts" related to race or sex.
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
Contractors
None specified
Sen. Jeff Mullis (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB613/2021
3/8/2022
Dead
Prohibits private K-12 schools that receive public grants or financial support, or that participate in athletic associations in which public schools are also participants, from encouraging, promoting, or compelling students to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, or American history. Prohibits the establishment of student clubs or activities that condition participation on certain identity characteristics. Schools may not compel, promote, or encourage discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels, nor in an age inappropriate manner for any grade thereafter.
K-12
Private institutions
Private right of action
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Sen. Carden Summers (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1084/2021
1/27/2022
Law
Bars K-12 schools from promoting certain concepts related to race or US history.
K-12
Loss of institutional autonomy
Professional discipline
Rep. Will Wade (R)
EGO
Signed by Governor Kemp 4/28/2022
2022
https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB532/2023
2/20/2024
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from offering any instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-5.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Clint Dixon (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB509/2024
1/23/2024
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from offering any instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-3, or thereafter in a manner that is not age or developmentally appropriate.
K-12
Private right of action
Rep. Diamond Garcia (R)
EGO
LGBTQ+ Restriction
Carried over from 2023 to 2024 but did not progress.
2023
2024
https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0352/2021
4/6/2021
Dead
Bans "teach[ing], advocat[ing], or encourag[ing] the adoption of any racist or sexist concept while instructing students." Bans "host[ing], pay[ing], or provid[ing] a venue for a speaker who espouses, advocates, or promotes any racist or sexist concept." Bans requiring any "student to read, view, or listen to any book, article, video presentation, digital presentation, or other learning material that espouses, advocates, or promotes any racist or sexist concept."
K-12
Higher ed
Private right of action
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Education Committee
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0375/2021
4/19/2021
Dead
Prohibits certain tenets from being "advocated for or endorsed" by public schools and institutions of higher education. Bans funding for "any education or program advocating sectarianism."
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Ways and Means Committee
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0377/2021
4/21/2021
Law
Bans public schools and institutions of higher education from “direct[ing] or otherwise compel[ing] students to personally affirm, adopt, or adhere” to the outlined "critical race theory" tenets. Bars funding for such prohibited acts.
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Wendy Horman (R)
EGO
Signed into law by Governor Little 4/28/21
2021
https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0488/2022
1/28/2022
Dead
Adds penalties and a right of private action to HB 377.
K-12
Higher ed
Private right of action
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Priscilla Giddings (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/S1071/2023
2/10/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from offering any instruction related to human sexuality, sexual orientation, or gender identity in grades K-5.
K-12
None specified
Senate Education Committee
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0384/2024
1/10/2024
Dead
Prohibits public and private K-12 schools from including in the curriculum, promoting, or otherwise making available to minor students any visual or verbal depiction or description of sexual conduct, which is defined in statute as including "homosexuality".
K-12
Private institutions
Private right of action
House State Affairs Committee
EGO
LGBTQ+ Restriction
2024
https://legiscan.com/IL/bill/HB5494/2021
1/28/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from including or promoting certain ideas in their curricula related to race or sex. Prohibited from contracting with any third party for that purpose. Special instruction related to socialism, Marxism, and related ideologies are required. Requires schools to receive parental consent prior to any instruction related to sexual health.
K-12
Private right of action
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Professional discipline
Civil suit by state AG
Loss of state accreditation
Rep. Tom Weber (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/IL/bill/HB5505/2021
1/28/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools and colleges from directing or compelling students to affirm or adopt certain ideas related to sex, race, ethnicity, religion, color or natural origin. Parents, students, and members of the public have the right to object to any part of a K-12 curriculum that directs or compells affirmation or adoption of such ideas, and the school must address that objection. Note: The bill goes on to state that one way the school may address the objection is to "provide additional balance or factual basis, or correct any factual bases found to be incorrect or biased." It is unclear how this step would address a lesson involving directed or compelled speech.
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Adam Niemerg (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/IL/bill/HB2184/2023
2/7/2023
Dead
Bars K-12 schools and colleges from directing or compelling students to affirm or adopt certain ideas related to sex, race, ethnicity, religion, color or natural origin. Parents, students, and members of the public have the right to object to any part of a K-12 curriculum that directs or compells affirmation or adoption of such ideas, and the school must address that objection. Note: The bill goes on to state that one way the school may address the objection is to "provide additional balance or factual basis, or correct any factual bases found to be incorrect or biased." It is unclear how this step would address a lesson involving directed or compelled speech.
Higher ed
K-12
None specified
Rep. Adam Niemerg (R)
EGO
2023
2024
https://legiscan.com/IL/bill/HB4690/2023
2/1/2024
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from compelling teachers or students to adopt or affirm certain concepts related to age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, religion, or national origin.
K-12
Professional discipline
Rep. Tim Ozinga (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/IN/bill/HB1040/2022
1/4/2022
Dead
Bans public K-12 schools from including or promoting certain ideas or practices in curricula or employee trainings. Requires public schools to teach that Marxism, socialism, and related ideologies are incompatible with the principles of the United States. Requires schools to obtain parental consent before teaching any instruction related to sexuality or reproductory health, or to offer medical counseling or treatments related to sexualty or reproductory health. Schools must establish a reporting system for petitioners wishing to file a complaint and must publicize all such complaints.
K-12
Private right of action
Professional discipline
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Loss of state accreditation
Rep. John Prescott (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/IN/bill/HB1228/2022
1/6/2022
Dead
Bans K-12 schools from including in their curricula certain ideas related to race or sex. Prohibits public K-12 schools and colleges from requiring any form of gender or sexual diversity training or orientation, nor including in any orientation or required course or training any sex or race stereotyping.
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Shane Lindauer (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/IN/bill/HB1389/2022
1/13/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from including or promoting certain ideas in their curricula related to race or sex. Prohibited from contracting with any third party for that purpose. Requires schools to post curricular information on a publicly searchable website and offer parents the ability to opt their children out of topics and assignments. Requires college faculty to remain impartial regarding any political activism or internship involving "social or public policy" in which students participate as part of their education.
K-12
Higher ed
Private right of action
Civil suit by state AG
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Christopher Judy (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/IN/bill/HB1362/2022
1/11/2022
Dead
Bans public K-12 schools, colleges, and state agencies from requiring students to adopt or affirm any anti-American ideologies or certain ideas related to race, ethnicity, sex, religion, color, national origin, or political affiliation. Schools and colleges are also prohibited from including or promoting these same ideas and ideologies. Requires schools to place all curricular material online for public review.
K-12
Higher ed
State agencies/political subdivisions
Private right of action
Rep. Chuck Goodrich (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/IN/bill/SB0167/2022
1/4/2022
Dead
Bans schools from directing or compelling students to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to sex, race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, or political affiliation. Schools may not require employees to engage in training that includes similar ideas. A community review committee shall be established to review all proposed curricular material. All curricular material must be accessible to the public on a searchable website, and schools must obtain parental consent before offering mental health treatments. Further prohibits state agencies and public schools and colleges from including or promoting certain ideas in their instruction related to sex, race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, or political affiliation. Additional prohibitions apply to faculty and students in "teacher preparation programs" in postsecondary institutions. Erodes certain legal protections for public libraries.
K-12
Higher ed
State agencies/political subdivisions
Private right of action
Sen. Scott Baldwin (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/IN/bill/SB0415/2022
1/11/2022
Dead
Bans public K-12 schools, colleges, and state agencies from including in their curricula or directing or compelling students to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to race or sex. They are also prohibited from requiring any employee to undertake professional training that includes racial or sex stereotyping. Public colleges may not require students to engage in any form of mandatory gender or sexual diversity training or counseling.
K-12
Higher ed
State agencies/political subdivisions
None specified
Sen. Erin Houchin (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/IN/bill/HB1231/2022
1/6/2022
Dead
Bans public and accredited private K-12 schools from including in their curricula certain ideas related to race, sex, and US and Indiana history. Requires schools to post all curricula on a publically accessible website and permit a minimum of five taxpayers at a time to observe classroom instruction. Prohibits teachers from including in the classroom any controversial topics related to the material being discussed.
K-12
Private institutions
Private right of action
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Loss of state accreditation
Professional discipline
Rep. John Jacob (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/IN/bill/HB1134/2022
1/13/2022
Dead
Bans schools from directing or compelling students to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to sex, race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, or political affiliation. Schools may not require employees to engage in training that includes similar ideas. Further prohibits state agencies and public schools and colleges, as well as private K-12 schools in the delivery of civics courses, from including or promoting certain ideas in their instruction related to sex, race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, or political affiliation. Additional prohibitions apply to faculty and students in "teacher preparation programs" in postsecondary institutions. Erodes certain legal protections for public libraries.
K-12
Higher ed
Private institutions
State agencies/political subdivisions
Private right of action
Professional discipline
Rep. Anthony Cook (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/IN/bill/HB1523/2023
1/19/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from promoting certain ideas related to sex, race, ethnicity, religion, color, or national origin.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Bruce Borders (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/IN/bill/SB0386/2023
1/19/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from compelling or promoting belief in certain concepts related to age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, religion, or national origin.
K-12
Professional discipline
Sen. Jeff Raatz (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/IN/bill/SB0413/2023
1/19/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from offering any instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity" in grades K-12.
K-12
Private right of action
Sen. Gary Byrne (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/IN/bill/HB1338/2023
1/17/2023
Dead
Prohibits public and private accredited K-12 schools from promoting certain ideas related to race or sex. Public colleges and universities may not require students to attend any mandatory gender or sexual diversity training or counseling.
K-12
Higher ed
Private institutions
None specified
Rep. Shane Lindauer (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/IN/bill/HB1608/2023
1/19/2023
Law
Prohibits public and private K-12 schools from offering any instruction related to "human sexuality" in grades pre-K to 3.
K-12
Private institutions
None specified
Rep. Michelle Davis (R)
EGO
Signed into law by Governor Holcomb May 4, 2023
2023
https://legiscan.com/IN/bill/SB0191/2024
1/9/2024
Dead
Prohibits public colleges and universities from expending any state funds to incentivize employees to incorporate certain "divisive concepts" into their curricula. In order to assess the presence of divisive concepts in curricula, the university must make available on its website all syllabi, reading lists, and final grades within seven days of the start of the semester. No state funds may be used to pay any costs related to membership in or travel to an organization that promotes a "divisive concept". Institutions are prohibited from showing bias against or favoritism toward guest speakers or student groups on the basis of their non-violent ideology, activities, or party affiliation.
Higher ed
None specified
Sen. Tyler Johnson (R)
EGO
Autonomy Restriction
2024
https://legiscan.com/IN/bill/SB0202/2024
1/5/2024
Law
Public colleges and universities may deny or revoke tenure if the faculty member is "unlikely to foster a culture of free inquiry, free expression, and intellectual diversity within the institution," is "unlikely to expose students to scholarly works from a variety of political or ideological frameworks that may exist within and are applicable to the faculty member's academic discipline," or is "likely, while performing teaching or mentoring duties wtihin the scope of the faculty member's employment, to subject students to political or ideological views and opinions that are unrelated to the faculty member's academic discipline or assigned course of instruction." In addition to denial or loss of tenure, the faculty member can be terminated, demoted, have their salary reduced, or face some other disciplinary action. Students and employees shall be able to submit complaints regarding a faculty member's performance in these respects. The university and its subdivisions are prohibited from adopting an official position on political, moral, or ideological issues.
Higher ed
None specified
Sen. Spencer Deery (R)
EGO
Autonomy Restriction
Signed into law by Gov. Holcomb 3/13/2024
2024
https://legiscan.com/IN/bill/HB1002/2024
1/8/2024
Vetoed
Any expression of antisemitism within a public or private K-12 school, college, or university, whether by an individual or as institutional policy, constitutes discrimination on the basis of race, creed, religion, or national origin. "Antisemitism" is defined using the IHRA definition.
Higher ed
K-12
Private institutions
None specified
Rep. Chris Jeter (R)
EGO
Died, vetoed by Gov. Holcomb 3/18/2024
2024
https://legiscan.com/IA/bill/HF222/2021
1/27/2021
Dead
Bans use of 1619 Project curriculum. Reduces budget for schools, colleges, and universities violating curriculum restrictions.
K-12
Higher ed
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Skyler Wheeler (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/IA/bill/SF478/2021
2/25/2021
Dead
Mandates First Amendment training for institutions of higher education, and authorizes penalties for faculty who violate free speech rights. Prohibits training that teaches or promotes divisive concepts. Mandates suspension of funds from student government organizations violating the First Amendment. Creates penalties for discrimination based on political bias in schools.
K-12
Higher ed
Professional discipline
Other
Committee on Education
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/IA/bill/HF802/2021
3/8/2021
Law
Requires that any mandatory staff training “does not teach, advocate, act upon, or promote” specific defined concepts. Prohibits “specific defined concepts” from being included in public school curriculum.
K-12
Higher ed
State agencies/political subdivisions
None specified
Committee on Judiciary
EGO
Signed into law by Governor Reynolds 6/8/21
2021
https://legiscan.com/IA/bill/HF2053/2021
1/20/2022
Dead
Bans K-12 schools from requiring teachers to discuss "current events or widely debated and currently controversial issues of public policy or social affairs," or concepts related to gender fluidity and related ideas. Those who choose to do so must address the issues in a balanced and objective manner. Prohibits teachers from awarding requiring or awarding course credit for any form of political activism.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Sandy Salmon (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/IA/bill/SF2037/2021
1/13/2022
Dead
Amends HF 802 to prohibit K-12 school administrators from teaching certain ideas related to race or sex. Establishes penalties for administrators who violate the law.
K-12
Professional discipline
Sen. Adrian Dickey (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/IA/bill/SF2043/2021
1/13/2022
Dead
Bans K-12 teachers from "speaking about the Pledge of Allegiance in any manner in which the students may reasonably understand the teacher’s speech to be an unpatriotic commentary on the United States or an attempt to politically influence the students." Requires teachers to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
K-12
Private institutions
Professional discipline
Sen. Adrian Dickey (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/IA/bill/HF8/2023
1/12/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from providing any "program, curriculum, material, test, survey, questionnaire, activity, announcement, promotion, orinstruction of any kind relating to gender identity or sexual orientation" to student in grades K-3.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Skyler Wheeler (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/IA/bill/SF496/2023
2/21/2023
Law
Prohibits public K-12 schools from offering any instruction, materials, announcements, or promotions of any kind related to gender identity or sexual activity in grades K-6.
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Senate Education Committee
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
Signed into law by Gov. Reynolds 5/26/2023
2023
https://legiscan.com/IA/bill/HSB112/2023
1/30/2023
Dead
Creates a penalty for violations of 2021's HF 802.
K-12
Other
House Education Committee
EGO
2023
2024
https://legiscan.com/IA/bill/SF159/2023
1/26/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from offering any instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-8.
K-12
Private right of action
Sen. Sandy Salmon (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2023
2024
https://legiscan.com/IA/bill/HF2077/2023
1/18/2024
Dead
Requires public colleges and universities to decertify any student group and deny a student any form of financial aid if they have been found by the state attorney general to have promoted or endorsed terrorism. No student enrolled at a private college or university who promotes or endorses terrorism may receive a tuition grant.
Higher ed
Private institutions
None specified
Rep. Taylor Collins (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/HB2662/2021
2/9/2022
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from directing or compelling students to adopt or affirm any idea "that violates the civil rights act of 1964." Schools may not contract with third parties for professional development that promote "promote racially essentialist doctrines or practices that have been held to violate the civil rights act of 1964."
K-12
Private right of action
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
House K-12 Education Budget Committee
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/SB496/2021
2/10/2022
Dead
Affirms a parent's right to education that does not compel students, teachers, or administrators to affirm "any idea that violates the civil rights act of 1964," nor for schools to use any curricular material that compels a child to affirm such an idea. Further prohibits schools from contracting with anyone who promotes "racially essentialist doctrines or practices" for the purposes of professional development.
K-12
None specified
Senate Education Committee
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/SB515/2021
2/15/2022
Dead
Bars public K-12 schools from making part of curricular certain ideas related to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, creed, nonviolent political affiliation, social class or class of people, or governmental policy. No state department of education policy, website, or any other material may promote these ideas. All education related to history shall be free of "inherently divisive concepts" and "critical race theory".
K-12
Professional discipline
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/KS/bill/SB58/2021
4/1/2022
Vetoed
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from directing or compelling students to adopt or affirm any idea "that violates the civil rights act of 1964." Schools may not contract with third parties for professional development that promote "promote racially essentialist doctrines or practices that have been held to violate the civil rights act of 1964."
K-12
None specified
Senate Judiciary Committee
EGO
Vetoed by Governor Kelly 4/15/2022
2022
https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB138/2022
2/3/2022
Dead
Requires that public K-12 and charter schools provide instruction consistent with certain concepts related to race and sex. Instruction must also be consistent with certain interpretations of the history and legacy of American slavery, the ability for all people regardless of race, sex, or class to succeed, and that "The future of America's success is dependent upon cooperation between all its citizens."
K-12
None specified
Sen. George Wise (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB14/2022
1/4/2022
Dead
Bans public K-12 schools from promoting certain concepts. Bans mandatory gender or sexual diversity training, as well as any form of race of sex stereotyping or bias, in public colleges.
K-12
Higher ed
Professional discipline
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Joseph Fischer (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB18/2023
1/4/2022
Dead
Bans public K-12 schools from offering "any classroom instruction or discussion" or distributing "printed or digital material" on certain concepts. Bans public college students from being "subjected to any classroom instruction or discussion... or printed or digital material" that promotes certain concepts.
K-12
Higher ed
Private right of action
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Matt Lockett (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB487/2022
2/11/2022
Dead
Bars public K-12 schools and teacher training programs in public and private colleges and universities from offering any "instruction or discussion, formal or informal, or distributes any" materials that "disparage the fundamental American value of equality" or that "advocate, inculcate, or promote bigotry, revisionist history, or critical social justice." These terms are defined by reference to certain ideas about race, sex, and religion, "cynical" forms of social analysis, and negative claims about American history. Schools and state agencies are similarly prohibited from contracting with any outside organization that would engage in any of the precedeing acts.
K-12
Higher ed
State agencies/political subdivisions
Private right of action
Loss of state accreditation
Rep. Matthew Lockett (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB706/2022
3/1/2022
Dead
Prohibits K-12 schools, public colleges, and other state agencies and contractors from compelling, promoting, inculcating, or teaching -- whether directly or indirectly -- students, employees, and others to believe or affirm "bigotry, critical social justice theory, race and sex essentialism, or a revisionist history of America's founding." These institutions shall not contract with any third party for the above. Private employers that compel, promote, inculcate, or teach any of these concepts/values shall be presumed to have created a hostile work/learning environment.
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
Higher ed
Contractors
Private right of action
Civil suit by state AG
Rep. Jennifer Henson Decker (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB1/2022
3/23/2022
Law
Requires public K-12 and charter schools to make their instruction and instructional materials "consistent" with certain ideas related to race, sex, and American history and culture. All instruction on "current, controversial topics" must be "relevant, objective, nondiscriminatory, and respectful to the differing perspectives of students." Students may not be required or incentivized to advocate on behalf of a position that differs from that of their own position or that of their parent or guardian.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Matt Lockett (R) Note: Rep. Lockett is the primary author of the EGO provision, but not the primary sponsor of SB1.
EGO
Governor Beshear's veto overridden by legislature 4/14/2022
2022
https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB102/2023
2/10/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from offering any instruction or discussion related to sexual orientation, sexual preference, or gender expression inconsistent with biological sex in grades K-8, or thereafter unless required under official curriculum. School personnel may not discuss with students their own sexual orientation, sexual preference, or gender expression inconsistent with biological sex, nor display any sympbols or slogans associated with them. Teachers may not endorse, support, or oppose any past, present, or future law, court decision, or executive action.
K-12
Private right of action
Sen. Lindsay Tichenor (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB150/2023
2/8/2023
Law
Prohibits public K-12 schools from including any instruction or presentation that "has as a goal or purpose of students studying or exploring gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation" at any grade level.
K-12
None specified
Sen. George Wise (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
Vetoed by Gov. Andy Beshear, overridden 3/29/2023
2023
https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB6/2024
1/2/2024
Passed by at least one chamber
Dead
Prohibits public colleges and universities from including in any "training" certain "divisive concepts" related to race, sex, or US history, including any concept that "promotes division between, or resentment of, a race, sex, religion, creed, nonviolent political affiliation, social class, or class of people." No state funds may be used to incentivize the inclusion of these ideas into any academic course beyond regular salary.
Higher ed
Private right of action
Sen. Mike Wilson (R)
EGO
Autonomy Restriction
Passed by Senate and House
2024
https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB9/2024
1/19/2024
Dead
Prohibits public colleges and universities from promoting, purchasing, or distributing any materials that promote certain "discriminatory concepts" even if created by someone affiliated with the institution. Universities cannot maintain bias incident investigations. Prohibits mandatory diversity statements in hiring and promotion, but candidates may provide an unsolicited one. No courses may be required for a degree or for credit toward a degree if they promote discriminatory concepts. No degree, certificate, or program will be approved if it requires courses or training related to DEI.
Higher ed
Civil suit by state AG
Rep. Jennifer Henson Decker (R)
EGO
Autonomy Restriction
2024
https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB564/2021
4/2/2021
Dead
Bans in public schools and colleges (as well as private schools or colleges that receive state support) from including in curricula or employee training certain concepts related to race or sex.
K-12
Higher ed
Private institutions
Professional discipline
Rep. Raymond Garofalo (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB747/2022
1/4/2022
Dead
Prohibits schools from purchasing or adopting any curricular or employee training materials that provide that one race, sex, ethnicity, or national origin is " inherently superior, inferior, advantaged, disadvantaged, privileged, underprivileged, biased, or oppressed relative to another."
K-12
None specified
Rep. Ray Garafalo (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB1014/2022
4/5/2022
Dead
Prohibits K-12 schools from including or promoting the use of any instructional material that compels students or employees to adopt, affirm, or promote certain ideas related to race, ethnicity, religion, color, or national origin.
K-12
Private right of action
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Raymond Garofalo (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB837/2022
3/17/2022
Dead
Prohibits public school employees from covering the topics of sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-8. No employee may discuss with students of any grade level that employee's own sexual orientation or gender identity.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Dodie Horton (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB466/2023
3/31/2023
Vetoed
Prohibits public K-12 teachers, employees, or other "presenters" from discussing with students in grades K-12 the topics of sexual orientation or gender identity in any manner that deviates from approved curricula, nor from discussing these topics during any extracurricular activity. Teachers, employees, and presenters may not discuss their own sexual orientation or gender identity.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Dodie Horton (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
Vetoed by Gov. Edwards 7/18/2023
2023
https://legiscan.com/LA/text/HB122/id/2937382
2/22/2024
Law
Prohibits public K-12 schools from "covering the topics of sexual orientation or gender identity during any extracurricular academic, athletic, or social activity under the jurisdiction of the school or public school governing authority."
K-12
None specified
Rep. Dodie Horton (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
Signed into law by Gov. Landry 6/19/2024
2024
https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/SB486/2024
4/2/2024
Dead
Prohibits public college and university faculty from promoting certain concepts related to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, or a subcategory thereof.
Higher ed
Private right of action
Rep. Alan Seabaugh (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/LA/text/SB262/id/2948165/Louisiana-2024-SB262-Introduced.pdf
3/1/2024
Law
Prohibits public K-12 schools from teaching a student that he or she "is currently or destined to be oppressed or to be an opporessor based on [the student's] race or national origin."
K-12
None specified
Sen. Valerie Hodges (R)
EGO
Signed into law by Gov. Landry 5/28/2024
2024
https://legiscan.com/ME/bill/LD618/2023
2/14/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from offering any classroom instruction related to "critical race theory, social and emotional learning and diversity, equity and inclusion," which collectively are defined in the bill as certain concepts related to race or sex.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Jeffrey Adams (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/MD/bill/HB1256/2022
2/11/2022
Dead
Bars public K-12 schools, as well as private K-12 schools that receive state funds, from including in their curricula certain ideas related to race and sex.
K-12
Private institutions
None specified
Del. Brian Chisholm (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MI/bill/HB5097/2021
6/23/2021
Dead
Prevents the state board model core academic curriculum from including "any form of race or gender stereotyping or anything that could be understood as implicit race or gender stereotyping."
K-12
None specified
Rep. Andrew Beeler (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/MI/bill/SB0460/2023
5/20/2021
Dead
Bans public school curriculum from including critical race theory, the 1619 project or any of the specified "anti-American and racist theories."
K-12
None specified
Sen. Lana Theis (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/MI/bill/HB6503/2021
11/30/2022
Dead
Prohibits K-12 schools from offering any classroom instruction related to "sexual orientation or gender identity" in grades K-3 or thereafter "in any manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for pupils."
K-12
None specified
Rep. Beau LeFave (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MI/text/HB5406/id/2899271
1/24/2024
Dead
Prevents the state board model core academic curriculum standards and school district board-adopted curriculum from including "any form of race or gender stereotyping or anything that could be understood as implicit race or gender stereotyping."
K-12
None specified
Rep. Andrew Beeler (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/MN/bill/HF3301/2021
2/10/2022
Dead
Prohibits K-12 schools from requiring instruction in "critical race theory", which is defined as "a practice of examining the role of race and racism in society, the social construction of race and institutionalized racism, and how race intersects with identity, systems, and policies."
K-12
None specified
Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MN/bill/HF2778/2021
1/24/2022
Dead
Prohibits the state commissioner of education from requiring that any student be instructed or teacher be trained in "critical race theory".
K-12
None specified
Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MN/bill/HF2019/2023
2/20/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools, colleges, and universities from teaching or promoting certain ideas related to race or sex, or requiring students read a book that teaches or promotes those ideas.
Higher ed
K-12
Private right of action
Rep. Duane Quam (R)
EGO
2023
2024
https://legiscan.com/MN/bill/SF1495/2023
2/9/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools or higher education institutions from promoting, encouraging, or advocating for certain ideas related to race or sex, nor require students from consuming any media that espouses, encourages, advocates, or promotes those ideas.
Higher ed
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Private right of action
Sen. Eric Lucero (R)
EGO
2023
2024
https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2538/2021
1/18/2021
Dead
Bars using state funds to teach the 1619 Project.
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Sen. Angela Burks Hill (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2098/2022
1/12/2022
Dead
Bans K-12 schools from including in their curricula "critical race theory".
K-12
None specified
Sen. Brice Wiggins (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2106/2022
1/12/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from allowing "the instruction, training or teaching" of certain ideas related to race or sex, or that promotes division on the basis of race, gender, political affiliation, social class, or any other class of people, or that negatively targets a nationality or country.
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Sen. Joey Fillingane (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1491/2022
1/17/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools and colleges from requiring students to affirm certain ideas related to "sex, race, ethnicity, religion, color or national origin", nor making any distinction on the basis of "race or color."
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Brady Williamson (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1495/2022
1/17/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools and colleges from including in their curricula or requiring students to affirm certain ideas related to "sex, race, ethnicity, religion, color or national origin", as well as the idea that "racism is not merely the product of learned individual bias or prejudice, but that racism is systemically embedded in American society and the American legal system to facilitate racial inequality." Schools and colleges are also prohibited from using any materials derived from the 1619 Project.
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Steve Hopkins (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1496/2022
1/17/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools and colleges from requiring students to affirm certain ideas related to "sex, race, ethnicity, religion, color or national origin", nor making any distinction on the basis of "race or color."
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Dana Underwood McLean (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2171/2022
1/13/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 and public colleges from directing or compelling students to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to sex, race, ethnicity, color, or national origin. No state money may be used to compel students to adopt or affirm any of these ideas.
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Sen. Chris McDaniel (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB437/2022
1/5/2022
Dead
Bars public K-12 schools and colleges, as well as private education institutions that receive state funding, from including or promoting in their curricula certain "divisive concepts" related to race, sex, and national origin. These institutions are also prohibited from offering any training or orientation that includes these ideas.
K-12
Higher ed
Private institutions
Professional discipline
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Becky Currie (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1492/2022
1/17/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools and colleges from from including in their curricula, or providing employee or student training that includes, certain ideas related to race, sex, or the United States. They are further forbidden from including any content that promotes "division between, or resentment of, a race, sex, religion, creed, nonviolent political affiliation, social class or class of people."
Higher ed
K-12
Private institutions
Professional discipline
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Billy Calvert, Dan Eubanks, Joey Hood, Karl Oliver (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MS/text/SB2113/id/2546132
1/12/2022
Law
Bars public K-12 schools and colleges from compelling students to affirm or adopt certain ideas related to race, sex, or other characteristics, nor make "a distinction or classification of students based on account of race".
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Michael McLendon (R)
EGO
Signed into law by Governor Reeves 3/14/2022
2022
https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2168/2023
1/11/2023
Dead
Prohibits K-12 schools from including "what is colloquially known as 'critical race theory'" in a required history and civics class.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Brice Wiggins (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB127/2024
1/17/2024
Dead
Prohibits public colleges and universities from promoting certain concepts related to race, color, national origin, or sex, nor any program that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, or social or political activism.
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Becky Currie (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2078/2024
1/18/2024
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from promoting or including in their curricula certain concepts related to race or sex. Violators may be fined as much as $2,000,000.
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Sen. Angela Burks Hill (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2402/2024
2/14/2024
Dead
Prohibits employees of public colleges and universities from sharing their "personal point of view" on certain concepts related to race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, or national origin. No student may be compelled to adopt or affirm these concepts.
Higher ed
Professional discipline
Private right of action
Sen. Angela Burks Hill (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB5/2021/X1
6/23/2021
Dead
Sets state board of education policy "not to promote or allow divisive concepts in public school curricula or instruction."
K-12
None specified
Sen. Denny Hoskins (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB586/2021
5/1/2021
Dead
Sets state board of education policy "not to promote or allow" certain concepts related to race or sex in curricular or instruction.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB1554/2022
1/28/2021
Dead
Bans teaching of "curriculum implementing critical race theory," including the 1619 Project.
K-12
Higher ed
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Brian Seitz (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB1457/2022
1/6/2022
Dead
Bars public schools from including in their curricula any material from or claims within the 1619 Project.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Hardy Billington (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB1474/2022
1/11/2022
Dead
Establishes a "Parent's Bill of Rights" requiring schools to grant parents information about curricula. Prohibits teachers from using any material that identifies people, groups, or institutions as sexist, racist, or oppressive. Prohibits use of the 1619 Project and similar curricula.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Nick Schroer (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB1554/2022
1/6/2022
Dead
Bans public K-12 schools from including certain ideas related to race or sex in their curricula.
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. David Gregory (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB1669/2022
1/6/2022
Dead
Bans public K-12 schools from compelling students or employees to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to race or sex in their curricula. Also prohibits mandatory orientation or training related to gender or sexual diversity, as well as any orientation or requirement that includes "race or sex stereotyping".
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Brian Seitz (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB1767/2022
1/6/2022
Dead
Bans public K-12 schools from compelling belief in certain ideas about race, sex, and related concepts. Requires schools to notify the state government and public in advance of broaching any of these ideas in class.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Chris Sander (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB1815/2022
1/6/2022
Dead
Bans schools and teachers from adopting curriculum "implementing critical race theory" and teaching or using any materials from the 1619 Project or similar works.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Nick Schroer (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB1995/2022
1/5/2022
Dead
Bars public K-12 schools from directing or compelling students or employees to discuss a public policy issue or to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to race, ethnicity, color, or national origin.
K-12
Private right of action
Rep. Doug Richey (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB2132/2022
1/3/2022
Dead
Bans K-12 schools from administering any test that includes questions that affirm or promote certain concepts related to race, sex, or US history.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Willard Haley (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB2189/2022
1/5/2022
Dead
Bans K-12 schools from basing any curriculum materials on "student, family, or community immutable and other identifying characteristics including, but not limited to, race, binary sex, gender choices, religion, disabilities, or income."
K-12
Private right of action
Civil suit by state AG
Rep. Mary Coleman (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB2428/2022
1/12/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from requiring students or employees to discuss a public policy issue, nor to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to race, ethnicity, color, or national origin. Limits employee communications and activism while carrying out professional duties.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Shamed Dogan (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB2827/2022
2/28/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from adopting any instruction materials that violate a "nonindoctrination principle" of imposing "any orthodoxy of a political, religious, or ideological nature." Any material of such nature must be "balanced" with the inclusion of an alternative view. Prohibits K-12 schools from compelling students or employees to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to race, sex, ethnicity, religion, color, or national origin, nor to contract with any outside party that "engages" students or employees in activities that violate their freedom of conscience.
K-12
Civil suit by state AG
Rep. Curtis Trent (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HJR135/2022
2/25/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from including in their curricula any instruction on certain ideas related to race, ethnicity, color, or national origin, nor any ideas that violate Title IV or VI of the Civil Rights Act.
K-12
Other
Rep. Curtis Trent (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB1184/2022
2/24/2022
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from promoting or including in their curricula certain ideas related to race or sex.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB21/2022/X1
9/14/2022
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from including or promoting in curricula or instruction certain concepts related to race or sex.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Denny Hoskins (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB22/2022/X1
9/14/2022
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from including or promoting in curricula or instruction certain concepts related to race or sex. No student or teacher may be compelled to adopt or affirm an idea that violates the Civil Rights Act, including certain concepts related to race, sex, color, or national origin.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Robert Onder (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB638/2022
1/10/2022
Dead
Bans public school curricula from including "divisive concepts".
K-12
None specified
Sen. Robert Onder; Justin Brown; Denny Hoskins (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB694/2022
1/10/2022
Dead
Bans public schools from including in their curricula certain "divisive concepts" or making use of the 1619 Project, critical theory, or similar ideas. Schools may not force a teacher to discuss a "current controversial topic". Teachers who choose to discuss such topics shall do so objectively.
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB740/2022
1/13/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from directing or compelling students or faculty to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to race or sex. Mandates a principle of "non-indoctrination" that requires schools to balance all discussion of " political, religious, or ideological nature" with alternative material of an opposing position. Schools must place all curricular and professional development information and materials online for public review.
K-12
Private right of action
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Civil suit by state AG
Sen. William Eigel (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB1484/2022
1/6/2022
Dead
Bans public K-12 and colleges from including certain ideas related to race or sex in their curricula. Also prohibits mandatory orientation or training related to gender or sexual diversity, as well as any orientation or requirement that includes "race or sex stereotyping".
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Ann Kelley (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB1634/2022
1/6/2022
Dead
Prohibits teachers from using any material that identifies people, groups, or institutions as sexist, racist, or oppressive. Prohibits use of the 1619 Project and similar curricula.
K-12
Higher ed
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Brian Seitz (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB645/2022
1/10/2022
Dead
Bans public K-12 schools from requiring teachers adopt certain ideas related to race or sex. Limits the sources teachers may use in compiling their curricula. Requires that teachers promote an "overall positive" history and understanding of the US. Requires all K-12 curricula and teacher training programs be available online for public review.
K-12
Higher ed
Private right of action
Civil suit by state AG
Sen. Andrew Koenig (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB1835/2022
1/6/2022
Dead
Requires public school teachers to teach controversial issues objectively and forbids them from including as part of a course any form of political activism. Prohibits teachers from requiring students to adopt or affirm certain concepts related to race, sex, and the history of the United States. Prohibits any school policy that generates a "chilling effect" on student discussion.
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
None specified
Rep. John Wiemann (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HJR110/2022
1/6/2022
Dead
Bans public K-12 schools from compelling teachers or students to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to race, ethnicity, color, or national origin.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Phil Christofanelli (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB134/2023
1/4/2023
Dead
Prohibits K-12 staff from discussing with students at any grade level the concepts of "gender identity" (defined as the "psychological, behavioral, social, and cultural aspects of being a biological male or biological female") or "sexual orientation" unless that staff member is a licensed mental health care provider with parental permission.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Mike Moon (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
Died as EGO due to adoption of amendment, but still under consideration in legislature. This bill is not counted by PEN America as a live EGO.
2023
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB42/2023
1/4/2023
Dead
Prohibits K-12 schools from including in their curricula the 1619 Project, "critical race theory," or "any successor concepts or theories substantially similar" to them, or certain concepts related to race or sex. Teachers may not require students to participate in any lobbying or political activism, nor may schools require teachers to discuss currently controversial topics or matters of public policy.
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB165/2023
1/4/2023
Dead
Bars public K-12 schools from including in a required orientation any "race or sex stereotyping". No teacher or student may be compelled to adopt or affirm certain concepts related to race or sex. No pupil in any public school shall be required to engage in any form of mandatory gender or sexual diversity training or counseling.
K-12
Professional discipline
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Brian Seitz (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB482/2023
1/4/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from directing or compelling any student or teacher to adopt or affirm an idea that violates the Civil Rights Act, including certain concepts related to race, ethnicity, color, or national origin.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Ben Baker (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB627/2023
1/4/2023
Dead
Prohibits K-12 schools from compelling teachers or students to adopt or affirm any idea "in violation of Title IV or Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964," including certain concepts related to race, ethnicity, color, or national origin.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Phil Christofanelli (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB634/2023
1/4/2023
Dead
Prohibits K-12 schools from including any classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity at any grade level.
K-12
Private right of action
Rep. Ann Kelley (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB158/2023
12/1/2022
Dead
Bars public K-12 schools from directing or compelling students or employees to discuss a public policy issue or to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to race, ethnicity, color, or national origin.
K-12
Private right of action
Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB172/2023
1/4/2023
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from including or promoting as part of their curricula certain ideas related to race or sex.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Denny Hoskins (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB451/2023
1/4/2023
Dead
Prohibits K-12 schools from compelling teachers or students to adopt or affirm any idea "in violation of Title IV or Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964," including certain concepts related to race, ethnicity, color, or national origin.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Curtis Trent (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB75/2023
1/4/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 school or college from requiring or making part of a course certain concepts related to race or sex.
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Ann Kelley (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB410/2023
1/4/2023
Dead
Prohibits public colleges and universities, as well as private ones that receive state funding, from requiring students to agree with or answer questions related to "antiracism, implicit bias, health equity, and any other related instructions or that promote differential treatment based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, and sexual preference." Students who take classwork related to these issues may not receive any benefit or compensation that may not also be received by students who decline to take such classwork.
Higher ed
Private institutions
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Sen. Andrew Koenig (R)
Autonomy Restriction
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB4/2023
12/1/2022
Passed by at least one chamber
Dead
Prohibits K-12 schools from requiring teachers or students to adopt or affirm certain concepts related to race, ethnicity, color, or national origin. No course of instruction, unit of study, or professional development may "direct or compel" such adoption or affirmation. Requires the Department of Education to develop and promote a "patriotic curriculum".
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Loss of state accreditation
Sen. Andrew Koenig (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB918/2024
1/3/2024
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from including in the curriculum the 1619 Project, "critical race theory", or certain concepts related to race or sex. Schools may not enforce policies "that prevent students from engaging in and discussing concepts and topics of traditional American history such as founding documents and the founding fathers."
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Sen. Denny Hoskins (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB1739/2024
1/3/2024
Dead
Public school employees may not encourage students to adopt a gender identity or sexual orientation or encourage students to wear particular items of clothing. Employees must notify parents within 24 hours if a student expresses "discomfort or confusion about the student's documented identity" or requests a change in name or pronouns.
K-12
Private right of action
Professional discipline
Civil suit by state AG
Rep. Doug Richey (R)
EGO
LGBTQ+ Restriction
2024
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB770/2024
1/3/2024
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from including in the curriculum the 1619 Project, "critical race theory", or certain concepts related to race or sex. Schools may not enforce policies "that prevent students from engaging in and discussing concepts and topics of traditional American history such as founding documents and the founding fathers."
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB1024/2024
1/3/2024
Dead
Prohibits K-12 schools from offering any classroom instruction related to "sexual orientation or gender identity" in grades K-3 or thereafter "in any manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards."
K-12
None specified
Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
EGO
LGBTQ+ Restriction
2024
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB728/2024
1/3/2024
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from encouraging a minor student to adopt a sexual orientation or gender identity.
K-12
Private right of action
Sen. Andrew Koenig (R)
EGO
LGBTQ+ Restriction
2024
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB1181/2024
1/3/2024
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from directing or compelling students or teachers to adopt or affirm certain concepts related to race, ethnicity, color, or national origin. Curricula may not promote any of these concepts.
K-12
Private right of action
Professional discipline
Sen. Andrew Koenig (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/SB902/2024
1/3/2024
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from directing or compelling students or teachers to adopt or affirm certain concepts related to race, ethnicity, color, or national origin. Curricula may not promote any of these concepts.
K-12
Private right of action
Sen. Nick Shroer (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/MO/bill/HB1737/2024
1/30/2024
Dead
Colleges and universities cannot compel any students or employees to endorse any "discriminatory ideology." If an institution is found to have violated this provision, potential remedies include promotion of employees who were denied a promotion on the basis that they didn't endorse a "discriminatory ideology;" the granting of tenure; the admittance of a student; or similar remedies.
Higher ed
Private right of action
Rep. Doug Richey (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/MO/text/SB115/2025
12/1/2024
Pending
Prohibits public K-12 schools from teaching the 1619 Project, "critical race theory", certain concepts relating to race or sex, or any "successor concepts or theories". Schools may not require teachers to discuss current controversial topic of public policy or any particular social issues. Schools may not enforce policies "that prevent students from engaging in and discussing concepts and topics of traditional American history such as founding documents and the founding fathers." If the Attorney General determines that a school district violates the provisions, 50% of its state aid is withheld.
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
EGO
2025
https://legiscan.com/MT/bill/HB533/2023
2/14/2023
Dead
Prohibits private K-12 schools from including in their curriculum the assertion of certain ideas related to race, religion, or culture.
K-12
Private institutions
None specified
Rep. Ed Stafman (D)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/MT/bill/SB222/2023
1/26/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools and colleges from requiring any employee, as a condition of employment, to submit to an orientation or training that "espouses, promotes, advances, inculcates, or compels the individual to believe" certain ideas related to race, creed, religion, color, sex, physical or mental disability, age, and national origin.
Higher ed
K-12
None specified
Sen. Jeremy Trebas (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/MT/bill/SB235/2023
1/30/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from including in their science instruction any "scientific theories". Schools may only offer instruction in "scientific facts," defined in the bill as "an indisputable and repeatable observation of a natural phenomenon."
K-12
None specified
Sen. Daniel Emrich (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/MT/bill/SB413/2023
2/20/2023
Dead
Prohbits public K-12 schools from offering instruction or providing materials for students that has as its primary purpose the study or exploration of gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or sexual relationships.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Carl Glimm (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LB1077/2021
1/18/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools and public colleges from teaching, advocating, encouraging, promoting, or acting upon certain ideas related to race or sex as part of mandatory student or employee training. These institutions shall also, as part of their diversity and inclusion efforts, discourage students from discriminating on the basis of protected characteristics or political ideology. Note: According to the bill's primary sponsor, "training" in this bill is meant to include classroom instruction.
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
Higher ed
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Civil suit by state AG
Sen. Ben Hansen (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LB374/2023
1/12/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from compelling any teacher or student to adopt, affirm, or profess any idea "in violation of Title IV or Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964," including certain concepts related to race, ethnicity, color, or national origin. Teachers must "endeavor to present facts without distortion, bias, or personal prejudice."
K-12
None specified
Sen. Dave Murman (R)
EGO
2023
https://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?id=1080&txtFormat=html&sy=2021
4/8/2021
Law
Prohibits public employer or contractors from "teach[ing], advocat[ing], instruct[ing], or train[ing] any employee, student, service recipient, contractor, staff member, inmate, or any other individual or group" in certain concepts. Prohibits government programs from "teach[ing], advocat[ing], or advanc[ing]" certain concepts. Protects public employees from punishment for refusing to participate in training on certain concepts. Bars public school students from being "taught, instructed, inculcated or compelled to express belief in, or support for" certain concepts.
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
Contractors
Private right of action
Professional discipline
Reps. Keith Ammon, Glenn Cordelli, Jason Osborne (R)
EGO
Added to budget bill HB 2 as amendment. HB 2 was signed into law by Governor Sununu 6/25/21
2021
https://legiscan.com/NH/bill/HB1313/2022
11/20/2021
Dead
Amends HB 2 to extend prohibitions on teaching to colleges.
Higher ed
Private right of action
Professional discipline
Rep. Roderick Ladd (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/NH/bill/HB1255/2022
1/8/2022
Dead
Bars teachers from advocating in any state institution for socialism, Marxism, or any doctrine that calls for the violent overthrow of the United States. Bars teachers in public schools from advocating for any doctrine promoting a negative account of the founding of the United States without also including "the worldwide context of now outdated and discouraged practices."
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
Higher ed
Professional discipline
Reps. Alicia Lekas, Glenn Cordelli, Keith Ammon, Tony Lekas, Erica Layon (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/NH/bill/HB619/2023
1/12/2023
Dead
Prohibits teachers in grades K-8 from teaching students that gender is "a choice, optional or fluid and that there are more than 2 genders: male and female." Teachers in grades 9-12 may do so, but only with parental permission and only "as a part of an approved psychology course setting where the educator is a licensed child psychologist, and they may only teach that there may be more than 2 genders in the context of teaching about the mental health condition known as gender dysphoria." No educator may teach the use of any pronouns for a person other than "he/him/his" and "she/her/hers". Schools may only refer to students by the name and gender indicated on the enrolment form submitted by their parents.
K-12
Professional discipline
Private right of action
Rep. Terry Roy (R)
EGO
2023
2024
https://legiscan.com/NH/bill/HB1153/2024
1/17/2024
Dead
Requires public K-12 schools to offer "anti-communism courses." In these courses, teachers must instruct students that communism is "a cult prophesy that goes against nature," that there exists something called “pseudorealities” that are created through misinformation in a manner similar to the movie "The Matrix," and that "the Marxist cult beliefs parasitized sects of Judaism like it does all other belief systems." The courses must draw on and assign readings by James Lindsay and the blog New Discourses, the Frankfurt School, and the New Hegelians. Elective courses must be offered that teach, among other things, the use by governments of children as sexual "honeypots" and the link between Western intelligence agencies and Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Mike Belcher (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A4042/2022
5/16/2022
Dead
Prohibits K-12 schools from providing any classroom instruction on "sex, sex acts, abortion, birth control, sexual orientation, or gender identity" from grades K-5, nor thereafter without the express written permission of parents.
K-12
Private right of action
Rep. Eric Peterson (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/S598/2022
5/19/2022
Dead
Prohibits K-12 schools from promoting or using materials that promote "concepts related to critical race theory", including certain ideas related to race or sex. Creates a hotline to be used by parents to notify the state of any violation.
K-12
Professional discipline
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Sen. Edward Durr (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/NJ/text/S598/id/2475574
1/12/2022
Dead
Bans public schools from including certain concepts in their instruction, except when the concepts relate to specific historical events or documents. Prohibits teachers from "endorsing, supporting, or opposing" any political candidate, policy, or court decision. Requires that teachers only discuss an issue included in a political party's platform when it is germane to the subject being taught, in which case the issue must be presented in a fair-minded and nonpartisan manner.
K-12
None specified
Sens. Michael Testa, Joseph Pennacchio, Reps. Gerard Scharfenberger, Robert Auth (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/S664/2022
1/11/2022
Dead
Bans public employers from requiring that any employee complete a training program that encourages the adoption of certain ideas related to race, sex, and other identities.
K-12
Higher ed
State agencies/political subdivisions
None specified
Rep. Harold J. Wirths, Sen. Steven Oroho (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/S4256/2022
12/28/2023
Dead
Universities cannot authorize, facilitate, provide funding for, or otherwise support any event or organization that promotes antisemitism or hate speech. Adopts the IHRA definition of antisemitism.
Higher ed
Private institutions
None specified
Sen. James Beach (R)
EGO
Considering for 2024 due to analysis
2023
2024
https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A1288/2024
1/9/2024
Pending
Universities cannot authorize, facilitate, provide funding for, or otherwise support any event or organization that promotes antisemitism or hate speech. Adopts the IHRA definition of antisemitism.
Higher ed
Private institutions
None specified
Rep. Alex Sauickie (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A670/2024
1/9/2024
Pending
Prohibits public K-12 from offering any instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-4.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Sean Kean (R)
EGO
LGBTQ+ Restriction
2024
https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A2580/2024
1/9/2024
Pending
Prohibits public K-12 from offering any instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-5.
K-12
Private right of action
Rep. Erik Peterson (R)
EGO
LGBTQ+ Restriction
2024
https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A1514/2024
1/9/2024
Pending
Prohibits public K-12 schools from including in their curricula any material that promotes certain concepts related to race or sex. Teachers are prohibited from engaging in political, ideological, or religious advocacy in the classroom, and must present "both sides" of all governmental issues discussed in class.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Gerard Sharfenberger (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/NJ/text/S3340/id/3007088/New_Jersey-2024-S3340-Introduced.html
6/3/2024
Pending
Public colleges and universities cannot authorize, facilitate, provide funding for, or otherwise support any event or organization that promotes antisemitism or hate speech. Adopts the IHRA definition of antisemitism.
Higher ed
Sen. Robert Singer (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/HB91/2022
1/19/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from teaching "critical race theory", defined as certain ideas related to race or sex. This includes instruction that "derives or otherwise traces its origins or influences from, or pertinently overlaps with, the critical theory social philosophy," that "creates a feeling or feelings of discomfort, guilt, anguish or any other form of psychological, physical or any other kind of distress in a person on account of the race or gender attributed to that person," or that "teaches or promotes the idea that social problems are created by racist or patriarchal societal structures and systems," among others.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Rebecca Dow (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/NY/text/A08579/id/2455275
1/5/2022
Dead
Prohibits public schools from including certain concepts in their courses including "critical race theory" as defined.
K-12
None specified
Assemblyman John Salka (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/NY/bill/A08253/2021
1/5/2022
Dead
Prohibits public schools and universities from holding courses or curriculum teaching certain concepts. Bans requiring students or faculty to learn or study the 1619 Project.
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Assemblyman Colin Schmitt (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/NY/bill/A08284/2023
1/3/2024
Dead
Prohibits public and private colleges and universities from allowing or providing any form of support to an event that promotes antisemitism on campus.
Higher ed
Private institutions
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Asm. Eric Brown (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/S700/2021
4/7/2021
Dead
Public K-12 schools must present a balanced viewponit on all matters. When discussing one political party, "the viewpoint of the alternative political party shall also be presented and given equal weight during the same instructional unit."
K-12
None specified
Sens. Chuck Edwards, Joyce Krawiec, Ralph Hise (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/H324/2021
3/17/2021
Vetoed
Bans public schools from compelling students to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to race or sex.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Jason Saine (R)
EGO
Vetoed by Governor Cooper 9/10/21
2021
https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/H1067/2021
5/27/2022
Dead
Public K-12 schools ay not include any instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in K-6 curricula.
K-12
Private right of action
Rep. Keith Kidwell (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/H755/2021
5/25/2022
Dead
Public K-12 schools may not include any instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in K-3 curricula. Parents must be notified prior to any change in the name or pronouns school personnel use in reference to a student.
K-12
Private right of action
Sen. Deanna Ballard (R) Note: Ballard is the sponsor of the amendment that transformed HB 755 into an EGO, but is not the bill's original sponsor.
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/S49/2023
2/7/2023
Law
Prohibits public K-12 schools from offering any instruction related to gender identity, sexual activity, or sexuality in grades K-4.
K-12
Private right of action
Sen. Amy Galey (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
Vetoed by Gov. Cooper, overridden 8/16/2023
2023
https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/H187/2023
2/23/2023
Passed by at least one chamber
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from compelling students or employees to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to race or sex.
K-12
None specified
Rep. John Torbett (R)
EGO
2023
2024
https://legiscan.com/ND/bill/HB1508/2021/X1
11/8/2021
Law
Requires that all instruction in public K-12 schools be "factual" and "objective". Prohibits the inclusion of any instruction related to critical race theory, defined as "the theory that racism is not merely the product of learned individual bias or prejudice, but that racism is systemically embedded in American society and the American legal system to facilitate racial inequality."
K-12
None specified
Rep. Jim Kasper, Ben Koppelman, Lisa Meier, Karen Rohr, Dan Ruby (R), Sens. Janne Myrdal, Terry Wanzek (R)
EGO
Signed into law by Governor Burgum 11/12/2021
2021
https://legiscan.com/ND/bill/HB1446/2023
1/18/2023
Dead
Prohibits public college and university faculty from disparaging campus personnel on social media.
Higher ed
Professional discipline
Rep. Mike Lefor (R)
Autonomy Restriction
EGO
Died as EGO due to adoption of amendment, but still under consideration in legislature. This bill is not counted by PEN America as a live EGO.
2023
https://legiscan.com/ND/bill/HB1522/2023
1/24/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from establishing a place, facility, school program, or accommodation that "caters to a student's perceived or expressed gender, including a preferred gender pronoun, if the perceived or expressed gender is inconsistent with the student's sex" or that "caters to a student's perception of being any animal species other than human."
K-12
Private right of action
Rep. Scott Dyk (R)
EGO
Died as EGO due to adoption of amendment, but still under consideration in legislature. This bill is not counted by PEN America as a live EGO.
2023
https://legiscan.com/ND/bill/SB2247/2023
1/13/2023
Law
Prohibits public colleges and universities from compelling students or employees to endorse or oppose certain concepts related to race, sex, religion, creed, nonviolent political affiliation, social class, or class of people. Colleges may not ask any student or faculty member about their ideological or political viewpoint.
Higher ed
None specified
Sen. Bob Paulson (R)
EGO
Signed by Governor Burgum 4/24/2023
2023
https://legiscan.com/ND/bill/SB2231/2023
1/12/2023
Vetoed
Prohibits K-12 schools from offering any classroom instruction or professional development program recognizing "expressed gender", defined as a gender identity other than an individual's biological sex. Further prohibits schools from referring to any student using a name or pronoun related to expressed gender without parental consent. Even with parental direction, a teacher may refuse to use such names or pronouns if they wish.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Larry Luick (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
Vetoed by Governor Burgum 3/30/3023
2023
https://legiscan.com/ND/bill/HB1526/2023
1/18/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools and colleges from espousing, promoting, advancing, inculcating, or compeling students or employees to believe certain concepts related to race, color, sex, or national origin, or that any "virtue" is racist or sexist. Teachers may not engage in "social emotional learning," "inform a student's worldview based on emotions," or "teach a student that the student's inner feelings are capable of guiding the student's life."
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Scott Dyk (R)
EGO
2023
2024
https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB327/2021
5/25/2021
Dead
Bans teaching or training of divisive concepts. Bars funding for school districts in violation until in compliance. Allows the "impartial discussion of controversial aspects of history." Prohibits state agencies (including institutions of higher education) from offering "teaching, instruction, or training on divisive concepts to any employees, contractors, staff members, or any other individual or... requir[ing] them to adopt or believe in divisive concepts." Bars punishment for state employees' "refusal to support, believe, endorse, embrace, confess, act upon, or otherwise assent to divisive concepts." Bans state agencies from accepting private funding for curriculum or training that promotes divisive concepts.
K-12
Higher ed
State agencies/political subdivisions
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Contract penalty
Rep. Diane Grendell (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB322/2021
5/25/2021
Dead
Bans requiring teachers to "discuss current events or widely debated and currently controversial issues of public policy or social affairs." Requires teachers who do to "explore such issues from diverse and contending perspectives." Bans requiring students to engage in political advocacy. Bans private funding of curriculum or teacher training. Bans teaching or training of staff to believe in certain concepts. Bans those concepts in teaching materials. Bans teachers from being required to affirm certain beliefs.
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
None specified
Rep. Don Jones (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB616/2021
4/4/2022
Dead
Bars public and private K-12 schools from using or providing any instructional material designed to promote certain "racist" or "divisive" concepts, including "critical race theory," "intersectional theory," and the 1619 Project. Employee training may not promote these concepts. No instructional content related to sexual orientation or gender identity may be provided to students in grades K-3, nor thereafter in a manner that is not age- or developmentally appropriate.
K-12
Private institutions
Professional discipline
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Mike Loychik (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB33/2023
2/15/2023
Dead
Prohibits public college and university faculty from seeking to "inculcate any social, political, or religious point of view."
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Jay Edwards (R)
Autonomy Restriction
EGO
Died as EGO and autonomy restriction due to adoption of amendment, but still under consideration in legislature. This bill is not counted by PEN America as a live EGO or autonomy restriction.
2023
https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB151/2023
4/6/2023
Dead
Requires public colleges and universities to provide that "no aspect of life at the institution, within or outside the classroom, requires, favors, disfavors, or prohibits speech or action to support any political, social, or religious belief." No "training course" related to diversity, equity, or inclusion may be required. Faculty may not "seek to inculcate any social, political, or religious point of view."
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Steve Demetriou (R)
Autonomy Restriction
EGO
2023
2024
https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/SB83/2023
3/14/2023
Passed by at least one chamber
Dead
Prohibits public college and university faculty from seeking to "inculcate any social, political, or religious point of view."
Higher ed
None specified
Sen. Jerry Cirino (R)
Autonomy Restriction
EGO
2023
2024
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB614/2022
2/23/2021
Dead
Bars public colleges and universities from endorsing, promoting, demeaning, or intentionally undermine any religious or non-religious faith. Professors may not "endorse, favor or promote socialism, communism or Marxism", nor express or include any "anti-American bias" or "anti-American sentiment".
Higher ed
None specified
Sen. David Bullard (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB588/2022
2/25/2021
Dead
Establishes K-12 students' rights to an "unbiased education" that does not "endorse, favor or promote socialism, communism or Marxism and that is free from anti-American bias." Establishes a student right to classroom space and school events free from flags and other paraphenalia associated with these ideas. Students and parents may file a complaint in the event that these rights are violated.
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Loss of state accreditation
Sen. David Bullard (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB803/2021
2/1/2021
Dead
Prohibits schools from "teaching, instructing or training any student to believe" certain concepts related to race or sex.
K-12
Professional discipline
Sen. Shane Jett (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB830/2022
2/1/2021
Dead
[E]very agency or department of the state, county or municipality or political subdivision shall be prohibited from adopting a policy to promote race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating.
State agencies/political subdivisions
None specified
Sen. Nathan Dahm (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/HB1775/2021
2/1/2021
Law
Bans "mandatory gender or sexual diversity training or counseling" for students or "orientation or requirement that presents any form of race or sex stereotyping or a bias on the basis of race or sex" in higher education. Prohibits schools from using specified concepts in courses.
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Kevin West, Sen. David Bullard (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
Signed into law by Governor Stitt 5/7/21
2021
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB1141/2022
2/7/2022
Dead
Bars public colleges and universities from requiring students to enroll in any course that "addresses any form of gender, sexual, or racial diversity, equality, or inclusion curriculum." No course required as part of a student's major may include certain ideas related to race or sex.
Higher ed
None specified
Sen. Rob Standridge (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB1142/2022
2/7/2022
Dead
Prohibits public school libraries from holding or promoting books focusing on sex, sexual lifestyles, or sexual activity, or are of a controversial nature that a "reasonable parent" would not approve. Parents may demand the removal of any book they deem to be inappropriate.
K-12
Private right of action
Sen. Rob Standridge (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB1174/2022
2/7/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from requiring teachers of civics, history, and similar courses to discuss "current events or widely debated and currently controversial issues of contemporary public policy or contemporary social affairs." Those who choose to do so must teach the material from "diverse and contending perspectives." Bars K-12 schools from requiring or awarding course credit for lobbying, public policy advocacy, or any similar form of political activism.
K-12
None specified
Sen. George Burns (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB1250/2022
2/7/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from awarding course credit for political activities such as assisting in voter registration. Teachers may not be compelled to discuss a "a particular current event or widely debated and currently controversial issue of public policy or social affairs."
K-12
Professional discipline
Sen. David Bullard (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB1470/2022
2/8/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from employing or contracting with any person who "promotes positions in the classroom or at any function of the public school that is in opposition to closely held religious beliefs of students."
K-12
Private right of action
Professional discipline
Sen. Rob Standridge (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB1654/2022
2/7/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from discussing or administering any survey or questionnaire related to gender or sexuality. Schools may not include in their libraries or make part of a curriculum any book whose primary subject is "the study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender issues or recreational sexualization."
K-12
None specified
Sen. Shane Jett (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/HB2988/2022
2/7/2022
Dead
Bars public schools from including in their curricula the 1619 Project or related ideas about the history of slavery in America.
K-12
Higher ed
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Jim Olsen (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB1401/2022
2/7/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools and junior and technical colleges from employing or contracting with any individual who "introduces and teaches related to Critical Race Theory."
K-12
Higher ed
Private right of action
Professional discipline
Sen. Rob Standridge (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/HB1074/2022
4/25/2022
Dead
Prohibits any classroom instruction on "sexual orientation or gender identity" in grades K-5, and only in an age and developmentally appropriate manner thereafter.
K-12
Private right of action
Sen. Nathan Dahm (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
Died Note: this is a proposed floor substitute to an unrelated bill.
2022
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB20/2023
2/6/2023
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from requiring teachers of civics, history, and similar courses to discuss "current events or widely debated and currently controversial issues of contemporary public policy or contemporary social affairs." Those who choose to do so must teach the material from "diverse and contending perspectives." Bars K-12 schools from requiring or awarding course credit for lobbying, public policy advocacy, or any similar form of political activism.
K-12
None specified
Sen. George Burns (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB30/2023
2/6/2023
Dead
Bars public K-12 schools from offering any instruction related to "sexual orientation or gender identity" to students in K-6 grades or to students in grades 7-12 in a manner that is not "age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate."
K-12
Private right of action
Sen. Cody Rogers (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB866/2023
2/6/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from offering any instruction, program, test, activity, survey, or questionnaire on matters pertaining to sex education, sexual orientation, or gender identity to students in grades K-5.
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Sen. David Bullard (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB933/2023
2/6/2023
Dead
Amends HB 1775 to prohibit K-12 schools from compelling the adoption or affirmation of a list of certain concepts, to which are added as categories ethnicity and national origin. Adds explcitly penalties.
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Private right of action
Sen. Shane Jett (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/OK/text/SB973/id/2651062/Oklahoma-2023-SB973-Introduced.pdf
2/6/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from offering any instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-6. Any instruction offered in grades thereafter shall give equal time to "the two-gender perspective".
K-12
None specified
Sen. Shane Jett (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB348/2023
2/6/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools, colleges, and other public agencies and political subdivisions from adopting a policy or training material that promotes certian ideas related to race or sex.
K-12
Higher ed
State agencies/political subdivisions
None specified
Sen. Nathan Dahm (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB1072/2023
2/6/2023
Dead
Prohibits public and private K-12 schools and colleges from engaging in "grooming" of a minor, defined in the bill as " the deliberate act of bringing a child into a sexual, political, or racial ideology, practice, cult, or lifestyle without the knowledge or consent of his or her parents for the aim of isolating the child from his or her family so the external party can abuse and manipulate him or her."
K-12
Private institutions
Criminal penalty
Sen. Shane Jett (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB935/2023
2/6/2023
Dead
Prohibits public and private accredited K-12 schools from including or promoting "critical race theory" or certain ideas related to race, sex, or other classes of people. Recognizes "secular humanism" as a religion for the purposes of the First Amendment, thereby prohibiting any public agency from promoting its tenets or compelling their adoption or affirmation. Lawsuits against school districts believed to have violated this bill may be brought by parents of students or any taxpayer in the state.
K-12
Private institutions
Private right of action
Professional discipline
Sen. Shane Jett (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB937/2023
2/6/2023
Dead
Prohibits public and accredited private K-12 schools from promoting the concepts or any instruction related to "gender identity" (defined as "non-secular self-asserted sex-based identity narratives") or "sexual orientation" (defined as "homosexual, lesbian, or transgender" identities), both of which are described as stemming from non-secular humanism" and therefore are violations of the Establishment Clause. Schools are also prohibited from "mandating non-obvious pronouns" or hosting Drag Queen Story Hours.
K-12
Private institutions
Private right of action
Professional discipline
Sen. Shane Jett (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/HB1780/2023
2/6/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from offering any form of sex education.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Danny Williams (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB1017/2023
2/6/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from maintaining in their library or making part of their curricula any material that makes as its primary subject "the study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender issues or recreational sexualization."
K-12
None specified
Sen. Shane Jett (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB1027/2023
2/6/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from using any curricula with content related to social-emotional learning. Schools may not promote school or civic engagement, or that builds "an equitable learning framework" that addresses "non-cognitive social factors" such as self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills, attributes, dispositions, social skills, beliefs, behaviors, attitudes, and so forth.
K-12
Private right of action
Sen. Shane Jett (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/HB2546/2023
2/6/2023
Passed by at least one chamber
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from offering any instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-5, or thereafter in a manner that is no age appropriate or developmentally appropriate.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Terry O'Donnell (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/HB3135/2024
2/5/2024
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools, colleges, and universities from promoting, encouraging, or providing instruction on topics "related to sexual choice, sexual orientation, drag queens, or similar topics."
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Justin Humphrey (R)
EGO
LGBTQ+ Restriction
2024
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB1983/2024
2/5/2024
Dead
Establishes K-12 students' rights to an "unbiased education" that does not "endorse, favor or promote socialism, communism, or Marxism and that is free from anti-American bias." Establishes a student right to classroom space and school events free from flags and other paraphenalia associated with these ideas. Students and parents may file a complaint in the event that these rights are violated. Students also have a right to an education that "does not endorse, favor, promote, demean, show hostility toward, or intentionally undermine any particular religion or nonreligious faith or religious perspective."
K-12
None specified
Sen. Shane Jett (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/HB3120/2024
2/5/2024
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from offering any instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-12 except as part of a unit on HIV/AIDS. This instruction must present gender identity and gender expression as a male/female binary, nor instruction "segmented specifically for the purpose of exploring gender identity or sexual orientation."
K-12
Private right of action
Rep. Danny Williams (R)
EGO
LGBTQ+ Restriction
2024
https://legiscan.com/OK/text/SB1305/id/2863111/Oklahoma-2024-SB1305-Introduced.pdf
2/5/2024
Dead
Requires public colleges and universities to include in any course in which students are required or compelled by program scheduling to enroll material that identifies and discusses "historical movements, ideologies, or instances of racial hatred or discrimination including, but not limited to, slavery, Indian tribe removal, the Holocaust, or Japanese-American internment."
Higher ed
None specified
Sen. Robert Standbridge (R)
Autonomy Restriction
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB2430/2023
1/9/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 and universities from requiring or compelling a student to adopt, affirm, "state or in any way act in accordance with" belief in certain concepts related to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, religion, or national origin. Public universities may not expend any public money in support of any such requirement or compulsion.
K-12
Higher ed
Private right of action
Rep. Boomer Wright (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB2475/2023
1/9/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 and universities from requiring or compelling a student to adopt, affirm, "state or in any way act in accordance with" belief in certain concepts related to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, religion, or national origin. Public universities may not expend any public money in support of any such requirement or compulsion.
K-12
Higher ed
Private right of action
Rep. Kimberly Wallan (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB3044/2023
1/17/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from offering any instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-3, or thereafter in a manner that is not age or developmentally appropriate.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Lily Morgan (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/PA/bill/HB1532/2021
6/7/2021
Dead
Bars communications from state agencies, school districts, or public universities that "adopt, express or promote any racist or sexist concept." Bars punishment for public employees, contractors, or students for "refusal to support, believe, endorse, embrace, confess, act upon or otherwise assent to an racist or sexist concept." Bars teachers and professors from "teach[ing], advocat[ing] or encourag[ing] the adoption of a racist or sexist concept while instructing students." Bans schools and universities from "host[ing], pay[ing] or provid[ing] a venue for a speaker who espouses, advocates or promotes any racist or sexist concept." Bans contractors from engaging workplace training that teaches such concepts.
State agencies/political subdivisions
K-12
Higher ed
Contractors
Private right of action
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Contract penalty
Rep. Russ Diamond (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/PA/bill/HB2813/2021
9/13/2022
Dead
Bars public schools from offering any instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-5.
K-12
Private right of action
Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/PA/bill/SB1278/2021
6/10/2022
Dead
Prohibits public schools from offering any classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in grades pre-K-5, nor thereafter in a manner that is not age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate. When discussing these subjects, teachers must remain neutral in a fashion similar to the constitutionally mandated posture of neutrality toward religion.
K-12
Private right of action
Sen. Scott Martin (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/PA/bill/HB2521/2021
4/18/2022
Dead
Prohibits K-12 schools, their employees, or invited speakers from compeling any individual to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, religion, or national origin, nor penalize any individual for "a refusal to engage in prohibited indoctrination." Similar prohibitions apply to any contractor.
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
Contractors
Contract penalty
Rep. Barbara Gleim (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/PA/bill/HB2001/2023
2/1/2024
Pending
Requires public colleges and universities to adopt "a clear and understandable written policy prohibiting antisemitism among faculty, staff and students."
Higher ed
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Rob Mercuri (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/RI/bill/H6070/2021
3/3/2021
Dead
Mandates that all "state and municipal contracts, grants and training programs... include provisions banning the teaching of divisive concepts and... prohibit making any individual feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress on account of their race or sex."
State agencies/political subdivisions
Contractors
Higher ed
K-12
None specified
Reps. Patricia Morgan, George Nardone, Sherry Roberts (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/RI/bill/H7539/2022
2/18/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from including in their curricula certain ideas related to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, or sex. Prohibits them from using race or gender stereotypes " in any part of the school curricula or instruction....Terms such as "supremacy," "racial guilt," "racial fragility," and other racial slurs or terms used to cast negative opinions on individuals based upon race, ethnicity, gender, or religion" may not be included in curricula. No classroom material may depict "identity groups" as victims or oppressors. History shall be taught using "the standards, customs, and traditions in use at the time of the historical event." Instruction may not focus on the history, literature, or cultural contributions of individual identity groups, nor may they center on "any race, ethnicity, gender, religion or viewpoint." Prohibits use of the 1619 Project. Sex education shall not explore sexual preference, gender dysphoria, or sexual lifestyles. Forbids use of pronouns that refer to a gender different from a child's biological sex.
K-12
Professional discipline
Rep. Patricia Morgan (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/RI/bill/H5739/2023
2/21/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from making part of its curricula certain ideas related to race or sex.Schools may not adopt any instructional material that depicts "identity groups" as oppressors or victims, nor any material that exclusively focuses or centers on " the history, literature, current events, or cultural contributions of individual identity groups." Books and instructional materials may not center any race, ethnicity, gender, religion or viewpoint.
K-12
Professional discipline
Rep. Patricia Morgan (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/SC/bill/H4343/2021
5/5/2021
Dead
Mandates that school websites "provides a detailed list of instructional materials and curricula used in the school." Prohibits schools from "direct[ing] or otherwise compel[ing] students to personally affirm, adopt, or adhere to" specified tenets. "A student, administrator, teacher, staff member, other school or district employee, or volunteer may not be required to engage in any form of mandatory gender or sexual diversity training or counseling... or to create or participate in a professional development, training, or a course that includes" specified concepts. Bars schools from teaching or using the 1619 Project.
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Bill Taylor (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/SC/bill/H4325/2021
5/4/2021
Dead
Bans public schools and institutions of higher learning from "direct[ing] or otherwise compel[ling] students to personally affirm, adopt, or adhere to the tenets of critical race theory; or introduc[ing] a course of instruction or unit of study" to do such.
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Steven Wayne Long (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/SC/bill/H4392/2021
5/13/2021
Dead
Bars requiring or giving course credit for lobbying or public policy advocacy by students. Bars private funding for curriculum or professional development for "courses on history, civics, U.S. government and politics, social studies, or similar subject areas." Bars teachers from being compelled to "to affirm a belief in anything characterized as the systemic nature of racism... or in anything characterized as the multiplicity or fluidity of gender identities." Prohibits state agencies and schools from engaging in teaching, instructing, or training in certain concepts, or using curriculum or instruction to inculcate specified concepts.
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
None specified
Reps. Linda Bennett, Stewart Jones (R)
EGO
2021
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/appropriations2021/tap1b.htm
3/16/2021
Law
Mandates that funds shall not be used by public schools "to provide instruction in, to teach, instruct, or train any administrator, teacher, staff member, or employee to adopt or believe, or to approve for use, make use of, or carry out standards, curricula, lesson plans, textbooks, instructional materials, or instructional practices that serve to inculcate" certain concepts.
K-12
None specified
House Ways and Means Committee
EGO
Signed into law by Governor McMaster 6/25/21
2021
https://legiscan.com/SC/bill/S0982/2021
1/12/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from compelling students to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to race, ethnicity, color, religion, or national origin. Prohibits contracting with any third-party to provide instruction that promotes any of these ideas. Requires schools to make all curricular material accessible for review.
K-12
Civil suit by state AG
Sen. Thomas Davis (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/SC/bill/H4799/2021
1/13/2022
Dead
Bans K-12 schools and colleges from teaching, including in curricula, or compelling students to adopt or affirm certain ideas about American history, race, sex, or other characteristics. These institutions are also prohibited from requiring or encouraging employees to attend workshops or training where such ideas are promoted. Prohibits K-12 schools from including or promoting the 1619 Project.
K-12
Higher ed
State agencies/political subdivisions
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Robert May (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/SC/bill/H4605/2021
1/11/2022
Dead
Bans any state-funded entity from promoting, engaging, or treating individuals in accordance with certain discriminatory concepts. Bars educators from suggesting or requiring completion of any "instruction, presentations, discussions, or counseling" that affirms the discriminatory concepts. Forbids educators from subjecting minors to certain "controversial and age-inapprorpiate topics" and regulates the manner in which instruction may be conducted.
K-12
Higher ed
State agencies/political subdivisions
Other
Contractors
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Contract penalty
Other
Reps. Linda Bennett, James Burns, Cally Forrest, Joseph Bustos (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/SC/bill/S0945/2021
1/11/2022
Dead
Passed by at least one chamber
Prohibits public K-12 schools from including or promoting in their instruction or professional development materials certain ideas related to race, sex, ethnicity, religion, color, or national origin. Bans any instruction that "create[s] a narrative" connecting the United States or its founding to "oppression".
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Sen. Greg Hembree (R)
EGO
Died Passed by Senate Note: This bill is substantively similar (though not identical) to HB 5183.
2022
https://legiscan.com/SC/bill/H5183/2021
3/30/2022
Dead
Passed by at least one chamber
Prohibits public K-12 schools from including or promoting in their instruction or professional development materials certain ideas related to race, sex, ethnicity, religion, color, or national origin. Bans any instruction that "create[s] a narrative" connecting the United States or its founding to "oppression".
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
House Education and Public Works Committee
EGO
Died, passed by House Note: This bill is substantively similar (though not identical) to S 945.
2022
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/query.php?search=DOC&searchtext=Partisanship%20Curriculum&category=BUDGET&year=2022&version_id=7&return_page=&version_title=Appropriation%20Act&conid=37717773&result_pos=0&keyval=48976&numrows=10
3/8/2022
Law
Prohibits public K-12 school districts from spending any funds allocated by the Department of Education to instruct or train any student or employee to adopt or believe certain ideas related to race or sex. Schools may not use such funds to make use of any curricula, lesson plans, textbooks, or instructional materials that "serve to inculcate" those ideas.
K-12
None specified
House Ways and Means Committee
EGO
Signed into law by Governor McMaster 6/22/2022
2022
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/query.php?search=DOC&searchtext=Partisanship%20Curriculum&category=BUDGET&year=2023&version_id=4&return_page=&version_title=As%20passed%20by%20the%20Senate&conid=37654149&result_pos=0&keyval=50076&numrows=10
4/19/2023
Law
Prohibits public K-12 schools from using any state funds to provide instruction on certain concepts related to race or sex.
K-12
None specified
House Ways and Means Committee
EGO
Signed into law by Gov. McMaster 6/20/2023
2023
https://legiscan.com/SC/bill/H4290/2023
6/4/2023
Dead
Prohibits public colleges and universities from requiring students to enroll in any course that includes instruction related to "a particular, widely contested opinion referencing unconscious or implicit bias, cultural appropriation, allyship, transgender ideology, microaggressions, group marginalization, anti-racism, systemic oppression, social justice, intersectionality, neo-pronouns, heteronormativity, disparate impact, gender theory, racial or sexual privilege, or any related formulation of these concepts."
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Josiah Magnuson (R)
EGO
Autonomy Restriction
2023
https://legiscan.com/SC/bill/H3466/2023
1/10/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from directing or compelling students to adopt or affirm certain concepts related to sex, race, ethnicity, color, or national origin, nor make any distinction or classification of students on the basis of race or color. Teachers may not be required to attend any professional development training that includes certain concepts related to race or sex.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Bill Taylor (R)
EGO
2023
2024
https://legiscan.com/SC/bill/H3304/2023
1/10/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from including or promoting certain concepts related to race, sex, ethnicity, color, or national origin. Students and staff may not be required to participate in any gender or sexual diversity training. Schools are prohibited from using any instruction or instructional materials that "create a narrative that the United States was founded for the purpose of oppression, that the American Revolution was fought for the purpose of protecting oppression or that United States history is a story defined by oppression."
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Raye Felder (R)
EGO
2023
2024
https://legiscan.com/SC/bill/H3464/2023
1/10/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools and colleges from directing, compelling, or introducing a course of instruction that directs or compells a student to adopt or affirm "the tenets of Critical Race Theory," defined as certain concepts related to sex, race, ethnicity, religion, color, and national origin.
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Steven Long (R)
EGO
2023
2024
https://legiscan.com/SC/bill/S0246/2023
11/30/2022
Dead
Bars public K-12 schools and universities from using any classroom instruction or curricula in order to "indoctrinate or persuade" any students to adopt certain concepts related to race or gender. School districts and colleges and universities must implement policies requiring that all instructional materials exclude certain divisive concepts. Discussions and insutrction related to racism, sexism, or related topics must be age appropriate.
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Sen. Joshua Kimbrell (R)
EGO
2023
2024
https://legiscan.com/SC/text/H3827/id/2665002
1/26/2023
Dead
Prohibits public and private K-12 schools and colleges from including, promoting, or compelling belief in certain concepts related to race, ethnicity, color, biological sex, sexual orientation, national origin, heritage, culture, religion, or political belief, as well as ideas related to the social construction of race, unconscious or implicit bias, and pronoun usage. Schools and colleges may not promote instruction that "materially distorts or misrepresents verifiable historical facts" or that "teaches theoretical ideas or uncorroborated claims as factual." Nor may these institutions subject minors to any material (e.g. in the classroom, library, book fair, etc.) that contains any sexually explicit or obscene material in any amount or context, or that references "concepts or instruction on sexual activity, sexual orientation, gender theory, gender identity, gender multiplicity, or gender expression" prior to Grade 9.
K-12
Higher ed
Private institutions
Professional discipline
Private right of action
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Marvin Smith (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2023
2024
https://legiscan.com/SC/bill/H3779/2023
1/24/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from including in their history curriculum any instruction relating to slaveowners.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Jermaine Johnson (D)
EGO
2023
2024
https://legiscan.com/SC/bill/H3728/2023
1/18/2023
Passed by at least one chamber
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from including, promoting, or compelling belief in certain ideas related to race, sex, ethnicity, color, or national origin.
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Raye Felder (R)
EGO
2023
2024
https://legiscan.com/SC/bill/H4300/2023
3/5/2024
Law
Prohibits public K-12 schools from using any state funds to provide instruction that promotes certain concepts related to race or sex.
K-12
None specified
House Ways and Means Committee
EGO
Signed into law by Gov McMaster 7/2/2024, will expire June 30, 2025
2024
https://legiscan.com/SD/bill/HB1157/2021
1/28/2021
Dead
Bans instruction in public schools that promotes or advocates certain concepts or ideas related to "race, gender, political affiliation, social class, or identifiable group of people," or is "designed primarily for students of a particular ethnic group."
K-12
None specified
Rep. Phil Jensen (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/SD/bill/HB1158/2021
1/28/2021
Dead
Bans "any materials or encourage any activities that are associated with efforts to reframe this country's history in a way that promotes racial divisiveness and displaces historical understanding with ideology," including the 1619 Project.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Phil Jensen (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/SD/bill/HB1337/2022
2/2/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from including in their curricula or employee training any content that promotes certain ideas related to race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, or US history.
K-12
None specified
Gov. Kristi Noem (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/SD/bill/HB1309/2022
2/4/2022
Dead
Prohibits K-12 and public colleges from soliciting from individuals, as a condition of admission, employment, retention, promotion, or tenure, their commitment to certain ideas related to diversity, racism, gender, sexuality, or American society.
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Sue Lucas-Peterson (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/SD/bill/HB1012/2022
1/11/2022
Law
Bans public colleges from compelling students to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to race, sex, and other characteristics, nor require students or employees to attend any training or orientation that teaches these ideas.
Higher ed
None specified
Gov. Kristi Noem (R)
EGO
Signed into law by Governor Noem 3/21/2022
2022
https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB0800/2021
2/9/2021
Dead
Bans schools from using "textbooks and instructional materials or supplemental instructional materials that promote, normalize, support, or address lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) issues or lifestyles."
K-12
None specified
Rep. Bruce Griffey (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SB0623/2021
2/5/2021
Law
Bans public schools from including or promoting certain concepts in curriculum. Allows the "impartial discussion of controversial aspects of history." Mandates the withholding of at least a portion of state funds for schools not in compliance.
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. John Ragan (R)
EGO
Signed into law by Governor Lee 5/25/21
2021
https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB2417/2021
2/1/2022
Dead
Bars public colleges and universities from requiring teachers or students to discuss public policy issues, nor to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to race, ethnicity, color, or national origin.
Higher ed
Private right of action
Rep. Robin Smith (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB2313/2021
2/1/2022
Dead
Bars any private individual, organization, or association that receives a tax exemption under federal law, is a non-profit, or that receives funding from the state from requiring "an individual, employee, or applicant for employment to complete or participate in training, orientation, or any other instructional or informational program that promotes" certain ideas related to race or sex.
Higher ed
K-12
Private institutions
Other
Private right of action
Rep. Bruce Griffey (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB2670/2021
2/1/2022
Law
Bans public colleges and universities from including certain ideas related to race and sex in any "seminars, workshops, trainings, and orientations." Campus diversity initiatives must include the promotion of intellectual diversity.
Higher ed
Private right of action
Sen. Mike Bell (R), Rep. Cameron Sexton (R)
EGO
Signed into law by Governor Lee 4/8/2022
2022
https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB2670/2021
2/2/2022
Other
Bars K-12 schools from including in their instruction any "anti-Semitic concepts".
K-12
None specified
Rep. Jerry Sexton (R)
EGO
Signed into law by Governor Lee 5/25/2022, but without EGO provisions
2022
https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB0571/2023
3/8/2023
Dead
Prohibits public colleges, universities, and medical schools that offers health-related degrees from requiring students to "study or ascribe to DEI ideologies," defined as "an effort to promote racial diversity in an aspect of a healthcare related academic program; a reference to group differences within a given setting along cultural, ethnic, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation lines; and promulgating policies, practices, and procedures designed or implemented with reference to those group differences."
Higher ed
Private right of action
Rep. Michele Carringer (R), Sen. Joseph Hensley (R)
EGO
2023
2024
https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB2784/2023
1/31/2024
Dead
Adds additional penalties to 2022's HB 2670.
Higher ed
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Scott Cepicky (R), Sen. Joseph Hensley (R)
EGO
Died as EGO due to adoption of amendment that removed relevant provisions, but enacted with no EGO provisions. This bill is not counted by PEN America as a live EGO.
2024
https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB40/2021/X2
8/6/2021
Dead
Bars state agencies from compelling, instructing, or inculcating in any individual certain ideas related to race or "revisionist history".
K-12
Professional discipline
Private right of action
Rep. Steve Toth (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB178/2021/X1
7/8/2021
Dead
Requires the online posting of descriptions of all teaching materials. Expands prohibitions from social studies courses to all K-12 courses. Bans teachers from requiring course elements that "serve to inculcate" certain concepts. Bans employees of state agencies and school districts from teaching other employees about those concepts.
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
None specified
Rep. Steve Toth (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB28/2021/X2
8/6/2021
Dead
Requires the online posting of descriptions of all teaching materials. Expands prohibitions from social studies courses to all K-12 courses. Bans teachers from requiring course elements that "serve to inculcate" certain concepts. Bans employees of state agencies and school districts from teaching other employees about those concepts.
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
None specified
Rep. Steve Toth (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB3979/2021
3/11/2021
Law
Other
Bars teachers from being "compelled to discuss a particular current event or widely debated and currently controversial issue." Teachers who do so should "strive to explore the topic from diverse and contending perspectives without giving deference to any one perspective." Bars schools from requiring or giving course credit for a student's political activism, lobbying, or public policy advocacy. Bars state agency and school employees from being "required to engage in training, orientation, or therapy that presents any form of race or sex stereotyping." Bars requiring an understanding of the 1619 Project. Bans schools from requiring or making part of a course certain concepts. Bans agencies and schools from accepting private funding for developing prohibited curriculum.
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
None specified
Rep. Steve Toth (R)
EGO
Signed into law by Governor Abbott 6/15/21 Note: This law was replaced by SB 3.
2021
https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB3/2021/X1
8/9/2021
Law
Removes HB 3979's social studies curriculum materials. Creates civics training program for teachers and administrators. Mandates that parents receive login credentials to online instructional materials. Prohibits teachers from being "compelled to discuss a particular current event or widely debated and currently controversial issue of public policy or social affairs." If they do so, teachers must "strive to explore that topic from diverse and contending perspectives without giving deference to any one perspective." Bans requiring or awarding credit for a student's lobbying or policy advocacy. Bars schools and state agencies from making inculcation in certain concepts part of a course. Bans teaching, training, or instructing employees in those concepts. Bans schools and state agencies from requiring an understanding of the 1619 Project. Bans private funding for curriculum or professional development.
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
None specified
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R)
EGO
Signed into law by Governor Abbott 9/17/21 Note: This law replaced HB 3979.
2021
https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/senate-bill-3-87th-texas-legislature-second-called-session-update-to-instructional-requirements-and-prohibitions.pdf
https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB1006/2023
12/13/2022
Dead
Requires public universities to develop a policy that prohibits "the endorsement or dissuasion of, or interference with, any lifestyle, race, sex, religion, or culture." The policy must also prohibit any office that funds, promotes, sponsors, or supports diversity, equity, or inclusion beyond what is necessary to uphold the 14th Amendment of the Constitution.
Higher ed
Private right of action
Rep. Carl Tepper (R)
Autonomy Restriction
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB1155/2023
1/3/2023
Dead
Prohibits K-12 schools from including any instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-8, or thereafter in a manner that is not "age appropriate or developmentally appropriate."
K-12
None specified
Rep. Jared Patterson (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB631/2023
11/14/2022
Dead
Bars public K-12 schools from offering any instruction related to "sexual orientation or gender identity" to students in K-5 grades or to students in grades 6-12 "in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate" or that conflicts with state standards.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Steve Toth (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB393/2023
1/12/2023
Dead
Prohibits K-12 schools from offering any instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity at any grade level. Requires schools to notify parents of any "information related to the student's perception of the student's biological sex if that perception is inconsistent with the student's biological sex as determined by the student's sex organs, chromosomes, and endogenous hormone profiles." Schools may not permit students to join or participate in any student club that "promotes themes of sexuality, gender, or gender identity" without parental approval.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Bob Hall (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB1033/2023
12/19/2022
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools and universities from requiring, or contracting with any organization that requires, any person to receive or participate in a training, identify a commitment to, or make a statement of personal belief supporting any specific partisan, political, or ideological set of beliefs, including an ideology or movement that promotes the differential treatment of any individual or group based on race or ethnicity, including initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion or that assert that an institution that upholds equal protection under the law is racist, oppressive, or unjust.
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Carl Tepper (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB1607/2023
1/25/2023
Dead
Prohibits public colleges and universities from promoting certain ideas related to race, sex, and American history.
Higher ed
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Cody Harris (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB1541/2023
1/23/2023
Dead
Prohoibits public K-12 schools from offering any instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-8, or thereafter in a manner that is not age or developmentally appropriate.
K-12
Professional discipline
Rep. Steve Toth (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB1804/2023
1/30/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from adopting any instructional material that includes certain ideas related to race or sex. Instructional material must "present positive aspects of the United States and its heritage, if the instructional material discusses the United States or its heritage" and must not "encourage lifestyles that deviate from generally accepted standards of society."
K-12
None specified
Rep. Terri Leo-Wilson (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB4252/2023
3/8/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from requiring or making part of a course "teaching regarding white supremacist ideologies, including the great replacement theory, unless those ideologies are discussed in the appropriate historical and sociological context."
K-12
None specified
Rep. James Talarico (D)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB1443/2023
3/2/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from including in their libraries any material that contains "any type of romantic or sexual attraction between individuals of the same sex" or that includes a referral to "a website or material that contains a depiction or description" of a romantic or sexual attraction between individuals of the same sex.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Bob Hall (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB16/2023
3/10/2023
Passed by at least one chamber
Dead
Prohibits public college and university faculty from compelling students to adopt or affirm certain beliefs related to race, sex, or ethnicity or social, political, or religious belief.
Higher ed
None specified
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB8/2023
3/10/2023
Dead
Passed by at least one chamber
Prohibits public K-12 schools from providing any "instruction, guidance, activities, or programming" regarding sexual orientation or gender identity to students in grades K-12.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Charles Creighton (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/TX/text/HB344/id/3027111
11/12/2024
Pending
Prohibits a public K-12 school or employee from providing or allowing a third party to provide instruction, guidance, activities, or programming regarding sexual orientation or gender identity to preK-12 students. Applies beginning the 25-26 school year. Includes savings clause for a student's First Amendment-protected speech or expression that does not materially disrupt school activities, and for an authorized person providing health-related services to a student, subject to any required parental consent.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Carl Tepper (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2025
https://legiscan.com/TX/text/HB976/id/3027466
11/13/2024
Pending
Prohibits a public K-12 school from providing instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity to preK-8 students. Requires any instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity above 8th grade to be age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Steve Toth (R)
EGO
LGBTQ+ Restriction
2025
https://legiscan.com/TX/text/SB86/id/3026513
11/12/2024
Pending
Prohibits public K-12 schools and district or school employees from providing instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity to enrolled students.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Bob Hall (R)
EGO
LGBTQ+ Restriction
2025
https://legiscan.com/TX/text/HB196/id/3026399
11/12/2024
Pending
Requires public K-12 school's health curriculum, which is required by law, to emphasize instruction that human life begins at conception and has inherent dignity and immeasurable worth from the moment of conception.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Cody Vasut (R)
EGO
2025
https://legiscan.com/UT/bill/SB0257/2022
2/25/2022
Dead
Bans K-12 schools and colleges from promoting or compelling belief in or affirmation of certain ideas related to race, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, or political affiliation, nor to include in their instruction any curricular materials that promote such ideas. No outside money may be used to develop curricular material "relates to the promotion" of such ideas. Similar probitions apply to professional training for state employees.
K-12
Higher ed
State agencies/political subdivisions
Private right of action
Professional discipline
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Sen. John Johnson (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/UT/bill/HB0550/2023
2/22/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from offering any instruction related to human sexuality, including sexual orientation or gender identity, in grades K-3.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Jeffrey Stenquist (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/UT/bill/HB0428/2023
2/10/2023
Dead
Prohibits employers, including public and private K-12 schools, colleges, and universities, from requiring as a condition of employment, credentialing, or passing an examination that individuals be subjected to any instruction or training that promotes or espouses certain ideas related to race, color, sex, or national origin.
K-12
Higher ed
Other
Private institutions
None specified
Rep. Tim Jimenez (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/UT/bill/HB0441/2023
3/3/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools and their employees from "encouraging a student to develop a prejudice on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political beliefs, or religious doctrine," advocating for or promoting "constroversial issues," asserting a personal belief as fact, and presenting facts "in a biased manner."
K-12
None specified
Rep. Mark Strong (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/UT/bill/HB0451/2023
2/23/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools, colleges, or universities from requiring, soliciting, or considering a statement related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, anti-racism, implicit bias, or critical race theory from an individual as a condition of graduation from the institution or an academic program.
Higher ed
K-12
None specified
Rep. Katy Hall (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/UT/bill/HB0427/2023
2/10/2023
Law
Prohibits K-12 schools from adopting any instruction or curricular materials that include certain ideas related to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, or sex.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Tim Jimenez (R)
EGO
Signed into law by Governor Cox 3/15/2023
2023
https://legiscan.com/UT/bill/HB0303/2024
1/17/2024
Dead
Public K-12 employees cannot, through instruction, materials or symbols and in their professional capacity, promote personal political beliefs orviewpoints related to gender identity or sexual orientation, or encourage a student to change their political beliefs or gender identity or sexual orientation.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Jeffrey Stenquist (R)
EGO
LGBTQ+ Restriction
2024
https://legiscan.com/UT/bill/HB0261/2024
1/11/2024
Law
Prohibits public K-12 schools and colleges and universities from requiring employees, students, or prospective employees or students, to attend "instructional training" (defined as including an "in-person or online seminar, discussion group, workshop, other program, or related materials") in which certain concepts are promoted. These concepts include that a person should receive treatment on the basis of their "personal characteristics" or that "socio-political structures are inherently a series of power relationships and struggles among racial groups." Such trainings may not promote "resentment between, or resentment of, individuals by virtue of their personal identity characteristics" and may not promote any idea "referred to or named diversity, equity, and inclusion." The titles and syllabi of all mandatory courses must be posted online.
Higher ed
K-12
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Rep. Katy Hall (R); Sen. Keith Grover (R)
EGO
Autonomy Restriction
Signed into law by Governor Cox 1/30/2024
2024
https://ushe.edu/wp-content/uploads/pdf/Board/Board_Guidance/USHE_HB_261_Guidance_October_2024.pdf
https://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?213+amd+SB7001ASR
8/4/2021
Other
Bars school districts from teaching, training, or promoting certain ideas about race, US history, or capitalism.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Steve Newman (R)
EGO
Proposed amendment to budget bill, ruled out of order
2021
https://legiscan.com/VA/bill/SB29/2022
2/20/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from including in their curricula certain ideas related to race, skin color, ethnicity, sex or faith.
K-12
None specified
Gov. Glenn Youngkin
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/VA/bill/HB1068/2022
1/12/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from including in their curricula certain ideas related to race, sex, and religion.
K-12
None specified
Del. A.C. Cordoza; Sen. Jennifer Kiggans (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/VA/bill/HB1126/2022
1/12/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from teaching or promoting to any student or employee certain ideas related to race, capitalism, and the United States.
K-12
None specified
Del. John Avoli (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/VA/bill/HB781/2022
1/12/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from including in curricula or instructing students or employees to believe or affirm certain ideas related to race, religion, ethnicity, sex, or the United States. Schools are required to post instructional materials online for public review.
K-12
Professional discipline
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Criminal penalty
Del. Wren Williams (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/VA/bill/HB787/2022
1/11/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from instructing students or employees in certain concepts related to race or sex.
K-12
None specified
Del. Dave LaRock (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/VA/bill/HB977/2022
1/12/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from teaching, training or promoting to students or employees certain ideas related to race, religion, capitalism, or the United States.
K-12
None specified
Del John McGuire (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/WA/bill/HB1807/2021
1/6/2022
Dead
Regulates how K-12 schools instruct students in civic courses. Teachers in such courses may not be compelled to include material derived from the 1619 Project, Ibram Kendi's "How to Be an Anti-Racist," or anything related to "Critical Race Theory". Those who choose to do so must be objective. Prohibits schools from requiring that employees participate in professional development or trainings that include certain ideas related to race, sex, and US history.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Jim Walsh (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/WA/bill/HB1886/2021
1/11/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from providing any instruction in certain ideas relating to race, sex, and the United States.
K-12
None specified
Rep. Bradley Klippert (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB618/2021
3/10/2021
Dead
Prohibits public schools from teaching, instructing, or training students to believe certain concepts related to race or sex.
K-12
Professional discipline
Sen. Michael Azinger (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2595/2021
2/18/2021
Dead
Prohibits contractors from inculcating employees in race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating. Bars use of divisive concepts in schools. Prohibits funding for state agencies promoting divisive concepts.
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
Contractors
None specified
Del. Riley Keaton (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4011/2022
2/1/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from promoting or endorsing any stereotypes based on "race, sex, ethnicity, religion, or national origin." Prohibits schools from compelling employees or teachers from to affirm or adopt certain ideas related to race, sex, ethnicity, religion, or national origin, nor contract or employ any individual who promotes these ideas unless the school makes clear that it does not officially endorse them.
K-12
None specified
Del. Chris Pritt (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB182/2022
1/12/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools from "teaching, instructing or training any student to believe" certain ideas related to race or sex.
K-12
Professional discipline
Sen. Mike Azinger (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB498/2022
1/28/2022
Dead
Prohibits K-12 and public colleges from including or requiring of students the adoption or affirmation of certain concepts related to race, sex, or ethnicity.
K-12
Higher ed
Private right of action
Sen. Patricia Rucker (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4016/2022
2/1/2022
Dead
Bars public K-12 and charter schools from including in their curricula certain concepts related to race, sex, ethnicity, religion, or national origin. Prohibits schools from teaching that students should be required to recognize or address a person according to their preferred gender identity, where that identity does not correspond to their biological sex. Prohibits schools from including any instruction about "Marxism, Marxist-Leninism, Maoism, socialism, communism, or so-called critical political theory or critical economic theory," unless the teacher also describes the historical atrocities associated with these ideologies and the comparative superiority of capitalism. Bans the 1619 Project. Prohibits employee training that includes any of these ideas.
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
Loss of state accreditation
Professional discipline
Del. Dean Jeffries (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB45/2022
1/12/2022
Dead
Bars K-12 schools, state agencies, and state contractors from using materials that promote certain ideas related to race or sex.
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
Contractors
None specified
Sen. Robert Karnes (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2347/2023
1/11/2023
Dead
Prohibits K-12 schools from compelling belief in, promoting, endorsing, or "embracing" certain concepts related to race, sex, ethnicity, religion, or national origin.
K-12
None specified
Del. Chris Pritt
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB130/2023
1/11/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from compelling any teacher or student to adopt or affirm certain concepts related to race.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Eric Tarr (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB93/2023
1/11/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from "teaching, instructing or training" students to believe certain concepts related to race or sex.
K-12
Professional discipline
Sen. Mike Azinger (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB252/2023
1/17/2023
Dead
Prohibits K-12 schools from including in their library or exposing to minors any "obscene matter," defined as including "any transvestite and/or transgender exposure, performances or display." Obscene matter is prohibited within 2,500 feet of a public school or public school library.
K-12
Other
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Private right of action
Criminal penalty
Sen. Mike Azinger (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB33/2023
1/11/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools and universities from promoting "race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating" or "divisive acts," [sic], which the bill defines by reference to certain ideas related to race or sex.
K-12
Higher ed
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Sen. Robert Karnes (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2940/2023
1/24/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from promoting or endorsing certain ideas related to "character traits ascribed to a particular race, sex, ethnicity, religion, or national origin, or to an individual because of his or her race, sex, ethnicity, religion, or national origin." Employees and students may not be compelled to adopt or affirm certain ideas related to these categories.
K-12
None specified
Del. Darren Thorne (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB198/2024
1/10/2024
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from teaching or promoting certain concepts related to race and sex.
K-12
Professional discipline
Sen. Mike Azinger (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4387/2024
1/10/2024
Dead
Prohibits public colleges and universities from requiring any student or employee to attend a seminar, workshop, or training that involves certain concepts, including that the "Nation, the State, American or State culture, society in general is based on or significantly influenced by present-day institutional structures or relations of power, privilege, subordination, or oppression that operate on the basis of race, sex, color, gender, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any intersection of these classes," "such purported conditions should be identified, dismantled, or opposed," or "differential treatment or special benefits should be conferred on the basis of race, sex, color, gender, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation." This prohibition does not apply to for-credit academic courses.
Higher ed
Private right of action
Del. Chris Pritt (R)
EGO
Autonomy Restriction
2024
https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4349/2024
1/10/2024
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from promoting or embracing any stereotypes about a particular race, sex, ethnicity, religion, or national origin, or to an individual because of his or her race, sex, ethnicity, religion, or national origin.
K-12
None specified
Del. Darren Thorne (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4468/2024
1/10/2024
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from promoting or embracing any stereotypes about a particular race, sex, ethnicity, religion, or national origin, or to an individual because of his or her race, sex, ethnicity, religion, or national origin.
K-12
None specified
Del. Chris Pritt (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB273/2024
1/11/2024
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from promoting certain concepts related to race or sex.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Robert Karnes (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5656/2024
2/13/2024
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools and colleges and universities, as well as any private school, college, or university that receives state funds, from permitting, hosting, organizing, or in any way facilitating a speaker who says that there are more than two genders. These institutions may not permit, host, organize, or in any way facilitate any workshop, lecture, or similar event that describes or exposes "structures, systems, relations of power, privilege, or subordination on the basis of race, sex, color, gender, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation," that describes "methods to identify, dismantle, or oppose structures, systems, relations of power, privilege, or subordination on the basis of race, sex, color, gender, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation," that justifies "differential treatment or benefits on the basis of sex, color, gender, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation," or that promotes "theories of unconscious or implicit bias, cultural appropriation, allyship, transgenderism, microaggressions, microinvalidation, group marginalization, systemic oppression, structural racism or inequity, social justice, intersectionality, neopronouns, inclusive language, heteronormativity, critical race theory, gender identity or theory, privileged status based on race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, or sex, or any concept substantially related to any of these theories."
K-12
Private institutions
Higher ed
Other
Private right of action
Civil suit by state AG
Del. Pat McGeehan (R)
EGO
LGBTQ+ Restriction
Autonomy Restriction
2024
https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB870/2024
2/19/2024
Dead
Prohibits medical institutions within public colleges and universities from requiring students to study "DEI ideologies," defined as "an effort to promote racial diversity in an aspect of a healthcare related academic program; a reference to group differences within a given setting along cultural, ethnic, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation lines; and promulgating policies, practices, and procedures designed or implemented with reference to those group differences." No required course offered in any public college or university may include certain concepts related to race, ethnicity, or biological sex unless "alternative" concepts are also included. Public K-12 schools may not include in their curricula certain concepts related to race, ethnic group, or biological sex unless "alternative" concepts are also included.
K-12
Higher ed
Private right of action
Sen. Patricia Rucker (R)
EGO
Autonomy Restriction
2024
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/proposals/sb410
6/10/2021
Dead
Prohibits agencies or political subdivisions from requiring an employee training that "teaches, advocates, acts upon, or promotes race or sex stereotyping." Requires training materials to be posted online.
State agencies/political subdivisions
Private right of action
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Sens. André Jacque, Stephen Nass, Van Wanggaard (R)
EGO
2021
https://legiscan.com/WI/bill/SB411/2021
6/10/2021
Vetoed
Prohibits teachers from teaching race or sex stereotyping concepts. Bans mandatory employee training on such concepts. Requires curricula be posted online.
K-12
Private right of action
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Sens. André Jacque, Alberta Darling, Stephen Nass (R)
EGO
Vetoed by Governor Evers 2/4/2022
2021
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/proposals/sb409
6/10/2021
Vetoed
Prohibits public universities and colleges from teaching race or sex stereotyping. Requires course syllabi to be posted on institution's website. Bans requiring employees to attend trainings promoting race or sex stereotyping.
Higher ed
Private right of action
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Sens. André Jacque, Stephen Nass (R)
EGO
Vetoed by Governor Evers 4/15/2022
2021
https://legiscan.com/WY/bill/SF0103/2022
2/15/2022
Dead
Bars public K-12 and colleges from offering instruction in "American institutions and ideals" that includes "critical race theory" or "critical theory", which are described as social philosophies that inflame tensions on the basis of race, sex, and other charateristics.
K-12
Higher ed
None specified
Rep. Bill Fortner (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/WY/bill/HB0097/2022
2/11/2022
Dead
Bars public K-12 schools, state agencies, and political subdivisions from presenting any instruction or training that contains certain ideas related to race, ethnicity, sex, color or national origin.
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
Professional discipline
Private right of action
Rep. Chuck Gray (R)
EGO
2022
https://legiscan.com/WY/bill/SF0001/2022
2/25/2022
Dead
Other
Prohibits the University of Wyoming from expending any state appropriations on gender studies programs.
Higher ed
University of Wyoming
Monetary fine/loss of state financial support
Sen. Cheri Steinmetz (R)
Autonomy Restriction
EGO
Died as EGO due to removal of amendment, but still under consideration in legislature. This bill is not counted by PEN America as an enacted EGO.
2022
https://legiscan.com/WY/bill/SF0130/2023
1/18/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from offering any instruction or providing any supplemental materials that are inconsistent with certain "principles of individual freedom," including certain ideas related to race, sex, ancestry, religion, disability, and socio-economic status.
K-12
None specified
Sen. Lynn Hutchings (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/WY/bill/HB0205/2023
1/24/2023
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from including in curricula or providing any information on certain ideas related to sex, race, ethnicity, religion, color or national origin. Prohibits public agencies from providing similar instruction to employees.
K-12
State agencies/political subdivisions
Professional discipline
Private right of action
Rep. John Bear (R)
EGO
2023
https://legiscan.com/WY/bill/SF0117/2023
1/16/2023
Dead
Passed by at least one chamber
Prohibits K-12 schools from offering any classroom instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-3, or thereafter in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate.
K-12
Private right of action
Sen. Dan Dockstader (R)
LGBTQ+ Restriction
EGO
Died, passed by House and Senate
2023
https://legiscan.com/WY/bill/HB0132/2024
2/8/2024
Dead
Prohibits public K-12 schools from using any state funds on instruction that "presents any form of blame or judgment on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, color or national origin." Curricula may not include certain concepts related to race, sex, ethnicity, religion, or national origin.
K-12
Professional discipline
Private right of action
Rep. Lane Allred (R)
EGO
2024
https://legiscan.com/WY/bill/SF0001/2024
2/20/2024
Dead
Prohibits the University of Wyoming from expending any state or federal appropriations on curricular and extra-curricular gender studies programs.
Higher ed
University of Wyoming
None specified
Sen. Cheri Steinmetz (R)
EGO
Autonomy Restriction
SB 1, passed by Senate with an amendment constituting an Educational Gag Order, but later stripped out in Joint Committee
2024
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