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America’s strength comes from our ability to bridge difference—bringing together people from different places, different cultures, and different backgrounds for the good of us all.
For our nation to thrive, we cannot let anyone divide us based on where we come from, where we live, our religious beliefs, our age, our ability status, or income.
Educators prepare students to live in a diverse, interdependent world, and this requires confronting, examining, and addressing our own prejudices and biases.
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NEA Urges NO Vote on Parents Bill of Rights Act, H.R. 5
Submitted on 03/23/2023
Bills in Congress
Learn NEA's position on pending legislation related to public education, and take action to protect our schools
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HR 7007 Biliteracy Education Seal and Teaching (BEST) Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 01/17/2024
A bill that would establishe a federal grant program to help states create, implement, and improve Seal of Biliteracy programs that encourage and recognize high school students who achieve proficiency in both English and at least one other language
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HR 6135 Stop Sexual Harassment in K–12 Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 11/01/2023
A bill that would combat sexual harassment, assault, and sex-based discrimination by creating clear standards and funding streams for schools to uphold students’ Title IX rights.
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HR 5963 the Protecting Students’ Civil Rights Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 10/12/2023
A bill that would ensure institutions of higher education address discrimination on college campuses by designating an employee to coordinate compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.