Say No to Indoctrination Act
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The gist
Bans public K-12 schools from using federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) money to teach lessons about gender identity, as defined by a 2025 Trump executive order.
Who wins, who loses
- Wins: parents' rights groups, conservative lawmakers, states wanting stricter curriculum limits.
- Loses: transgender and nonbinary students, LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, teachers who discuss gender identity in class.
What it does
- Amends Section 8526 of ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7906) to add a new funding restriction.
- Blocks federal dollars from teaching or advancing 'gender ideology' concepts.
- Uses the definition from Executive Order 14168, which rejects gender identity separate from biological sex.
- Applies to all schools receiving ESEA funds (most US public schools).
Why should I care?
Supporters say federal money shouldn't push contested ideas about gender onto kids, and parents should lead these conversations. Critics argue the vague definition could silence teachers, erase transgender students, and chill honest classroom discussion. The fight centers on who decides what schools can teach. Where do you land? Vote below and use "Tell Your Rep" to make sure your voice reaches Congress.