Federal Register #2026-10347

Department of Education Sets Priority for Patriotic Education in Grant Programs

The U.S. Department of Education has established a final supplemental priority for promoting patriotic education in its discretionary grant programs. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education - Focus of Priority: - Emphasizes teaching U.S. history and civics through primary sources - Highlights the American founding, principles of republican government, and Western Civilization influences - Supports projects covering the U.S. Constitution, history, military, literature, art, and founding documents - Encourages accurate, honest, and balanced civic education - Does not mandate specific curricula or restrict historical inquiry - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are identified - Service line item: Grant projects designed to provide education on founding documents and American political tradition - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Priority is intended to guide future grant competitions - No direct funding, contract value, or procurement of goods/services is associated with this notice - Definitions are broad to support inclusive understanding of U.S. history - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned

Description

The Department of Education announces a final priority and definitions for use in currently authorized discretionary grant programs or programs that may be authorized in the future. This priority focuses on promoting patriotic education through an accurate and honest presentation of American history grounded in primary sources. The Secretary may use the entire priority or parts of it in grant competitions, designating the priority as absolute, competitive preference, or invitational. The priority aims to support an honest understanding of U.S. history, including its founding principles and challenges, without mandating specific curricula or limiting historical inquiry.

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