WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Mike Braun (R-IN) in reintroducing the Protect Equality and Civics Education (PEACE) Act. The legislation will prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars from funding and promoting divisive concepts such as Critical Race Theory under the U.S. Department of Education’s American History and Civics Education program.
“Woke concepts like critical race theory only serve to spread division. We are all created equal in God’s image, and any implication otherwise is just plain wrong,” said Senator Cramer. “Taxpayers shouldn’t be footing the bill for liberal academic agendas.”
“Critical Race Theory is an outrageous, Marxist teaching that has no place in our schools. I will not allow American history to be rewritten by the radical left. It is not only inaccurate but also dangerous,” said Senator Rubio. “We need to protect our students from propaganda that seeks to divide and indoctrinate young children into believing they are inherently racist solely based on the color of their skin.”
“Critical Race Theory teaches young people to distrust each other at a time when this country needs unification more than ever. I’m proud to join my colleagues on this measure that aims to protect our children by keeping divisive political agendas out of our schools,” said Senator Braun.
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