Responding to a slew of anti-LGBTQ bills nationwide, New York Congressmembers Carolyn Maloney and Ritchie Torres have introduced legislation that would provide funding for a program dedicated to teaching students about LGBTQ individuals and women in history.
Under the LGBTQI+ and Women’s History Act, the director of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History would spearhead the development of curriculum focusing on LGBTQ individuals and women. The bill calls for $2 million to be allocated annually for five years to disseminate resources to classrooms, train educators, and cover the costs of developing the program.
