PEACE Act of 2025

The PEACE Act of 2025 would restrict how federal money is used in the American History and Civics Education program. Specifically, it would ban the use of federal funding for curricula, teaching methods, or counseling that promote what the bill characterizes as divisive concepts, such as race stereotyping or scapegoating. The bill references standards outlined in a Department of Education proposed rule from April 2021.

If enacted, this legislation would affect schools and educators who receive federal funding for civics and history education. Schools would need to ensure their educational materials and teaching approaches comply with the bill's restrictions on divisive concepts to maintain federal funding eligibility. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the Senate in January 2025 and referred to committee for consideration.