LGBTQI+ and Women’s History Education Act of 2023

The LGBTQI+ and Women's History Education Act of 2023 would provide $2 million annually for five years to develop educational resources about women's and LGBTQI+ history for K-12 classrooms. The bill directs the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History to create inclusive teaching materials that address historical gaps where women and LGBTQI+ individuals, particularly those of color and with disabilities, have been underrepresented. These resources would include digital content, print materials, and professional development for teachers to help implement more comprehensive curricula. The bill aims to address findings showing only 13% of named historical figures in textbooks are women and that LGBTQI+ history is often omitted or marginalized in school curricula. The program would require annual reports to Congress on how funds are used, with the program set to sunset in 2028.