CHARLIE Act Civics and History Advancement to Restore Learning,...
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prevent the American History and Civics program from funding radical indoctrination, and for other purposes.
HB8705, also known as the CHARLIE Act, aims to change the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The bill seeks to ensure that the American History and Civics program does not fund any content that could be considered radical indoctrination. This would mean that the program must focus on teaching history and civics in a way that is balanced and not overly political.
This bill would affect students and teachers in elementary and secondary schools across the country. By ensuring that the American History and Civics program avoids radical indoctrination, it hopes to promote a more neutral and factual approach to teaching history and civics.
As of May 7, 2026, HB8705 has just been introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for further consideration. This is the first step in the legislative process, and the committee will review the bill to decide if it should move forward for more debate and potential voting.
