DemocratBill · H.R. 1359· House(119-HR-1359)

Black History Matters Act

Rep. Watson Coleman
Age: 81 years
New Jersey
Introduced
2/13/2025
Last activity
2/13/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Sponsored by
Bonnie Watson Coleman
Cosponsors
Democrat - 38Republican - 0
Education
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Black History Matters Act" directs the Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture to conduct a study on Black history education efforts within public elementary and secondary schools. The Director must begin this study within 180 days of the Act's enactment and complete it within three years. The study involves identifying which States and local educational agencies require or do not require Black history education in their curricula. Furthermore, the Director is tasked with assessing the quality of education, instructional materials, and the duration of related courses. Finally, the Director must submit a report of the results to Congress following the study's completion.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5

    The bill directs a study specifically focused on the education of Black history and the impact of instructional materials on those subjects.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5

    The bill initiates a comprehensive study of Black history education to better understand and evaluate how this history is taught in public schools.

  • Would children be better off under this?+3

    The bill aims to evaluate and potentially improve the quality of Black history education for students in public schools.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.