Defending Free Thought and Equal Education
(This action is part of the Catalog of Legislative Actions.)
Description
Rejects unconstitutional federal attempts to censor educators and punish schools for providing truthful, inclusive education. Rejects, including Executive Order 14190 and any other unlawful federal directive that seeks to silence discussion of race, gender, and history. Directs the [State/Local Education Authority] to ensure that educational institutions continue following [State/Local Jurisdiction] law and policies, regardless of federal coercion. Declares that no state or local funds, personnel, or resources shall be used to implement federal mandates that violate free speech, equal protection, or attempt to exercise illegal authority over education. Further prohibits [State/Local Education Authority] and all state/local agencies from cooperating with any federal investigation or enforcement action related to compliance with such unlawful mandates.
This provision is enacted as part of the Restoration of Constitutional Governance and Protection of the People Act, either initially or by amendment, and the general provisions of the Act apply to it, including as to jurisdiction.
Characteristics
Form
Resolution, Legislation, or Executive Action
Legislation
Pressure Level
How confrontational: Low, Medium, or High
Medium
Pressure Mode
How action exerts pressure against unlawful federal action
Legal
Noncompliant
Whether directly defies unlawful federal directives: Yes, No, or Arguable
Yes
Participants Called Upon (state/local)
State or local entities involved, e.g., executive, agencies, judiciary, private entities, private individuals
Agency/-ies
Financial Impact (state/local)
Financial cost or benefit of the action to the adopting jurisdiction: Expensive, Minor, Beneficial, Depends
Depends...
Variations
Alternative versions of this action, such as expanded scope or different enforcement mechanisms
A variation of this law could include additional provisions authorizing the [Governor/Local Executive] to take further action if the federal government retaliates against [State/Local Jurisdiction] for enacting this law or continuing to provide truthful, inclusive education. This could include financial countermeasures, legal actions, or other defensive measures. (Related actions addressing federal retaliation are or will be included among other actions in the database.)
Complementary or Similar
Related or companion actions that support or offer different ways to achieve a similar or related goal
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