PROTECT Our Kids Act

United States118th CongressHR-6816House of Representatives
Updated: Jul 5, 2024

Summary

Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act or the PROTECT Our Kids Act This bill prohibits federal education funding for any elementary or secondary school that (1) has a partnership in effect with a cultural or language institute funded by the Chinese government, including a Confucius Institute; (2) operates a learning center supported by the Chinese government (commonly referred to as a Confucius Classroom); or (3) receives support from an individual or entity acting on behalf of the Chinese government, including support in the form of teaching materials, personnel, funds, or other resources. The bill directs the Department of Education to provide notice of the bill's requirements to schools, as well as guidance for achieving compliance with the requirements.

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  1. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 15.

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  2. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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  3. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-574.

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  4. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 475.

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