Armed Services Committee, Education and Workforce Committee
Introduced
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Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill, titled the "No Woke Indoctrination of Military Kids Act," aims to prohibit the teaching and promotion of critical race theory (CRT) within all schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). It broadly defines CRT to include any theory suggesting racial superiority or inferiority, inherent racism/sexism based on race/sex, or that the U.S. is fundamentally racist, among other concepts. Beyond CRT, the legislation also bans various diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. This includes prohibiting DoDEA from maintaining DEI offices or officers, developing DEI-related plans or reports, establishing affinity groups based on protected characteristics, or implementing DEI training courses. However, it explicitly allows for the continued operation of traditional Equal Employment Opportunity offices and offices enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act. To ensure compliance, the bill mandates the Secretary of Defense to take necessary steps, including imposing disciplinary actions such as suspension or termination for employees or contractors who willfully violate its provisions. Furthermore, it requires the establishment of a process for parents or legal guardians to file formal complaints regarding suspected violations within DoDEA schools.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Armed Forces and National Security
No Woke Indoctrination of Military Kids Act
USA119th CongressHR-5047| House
| Updated: 8/26/2025
This bill, titled the "No Woke Indoctrination of Military Kids Act," aims to prohibit the teaching and promotion of critical race theory (CRT) within all schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). It broadly defines CRT to include any theory suggesting racial superiority or inferiority, inherent racism/sexism based on race/sex, or that the U.S. is fundamentally racist, among other concepts. Beyond CRT, the legislation also bans various diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. This includes prohibiting DoDEA from maintaining DEI offices or officers, developing DEI-related plans or reports, establishing affinity groups based on protected characteristics, or implementing DEI training courses. However, it explicitly allows for the continued operation of traditional Equal Employment Opportunity offices and offices enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act. To ensure compliance, the bill mandates the Secretary of Defense to take necessary steps, including imposing disciplinary actions such as suspension or termination for employees or contractors who willfully violate its provisions. Furthermore, it requires the establishment of a process for parents or legal guardians to file formal complaints regarding suspected violations within DoDEA schools.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.