This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish new prohibitions for the American History and Civics program. It explicitly states that no federal funds from this program may be used for activities promoting "discriminatory equity ideology" or "gender ideology," with these terms defined by reference to specific Executive Orders aimed at preventing "radical indoctrination" and addressing "gender ideology extremism." Additionally, the legislation prohibits the Secretary of Education from giving priority to grant applicants based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or immigration status. This applies to the identity of the entity, its employees, those served, or the proposed activities. The overall purpose is to prevent the use of federal funds for certain ideological content and to ensure neutrality in the grant award process for civics and history education.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 15.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 15.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Education
Education programs fundingElementary and secondary educationSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationTeaching, teachers, curricula
CHARLIE Act
USA119th CongressHR-8705| House
| Updated: 5/21/2026
This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish new prohibitions for the American History and Civics program. It explicitly states that no federal funds from this program may be used for activities promoting "discriminatory equity ideology" or "gender ideology," with these terms defined by reference to specific Executive Orders aimed at preventing "radical indoctrination" and addressing "gender ideology extremism." Additionally, the legislation prohibits the Secretary of Education from giving priority to grant applicants based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or immigration status. This applies to the identity of the entity, its employees, those served, or the proposed activities. The overall purpose is to prevent the use of federal funds for certain ideological content and to ensure neutrality in the grant award process for civics and history education.