# Armenian Genocide Education Act

This bill directs the Library of Congress to create and support educational programs about the Armenian Genocide—the systematic killing and displacement of Armenian, Greek, Assyrian, and other Christian populations by the Ottoman Empire between 1915 and 1923. The goal is to help American students learn about this historical event and understand its lessons about preventing genocide and hate crimes.

Here's what the bill actually does: The Librarian of Congress would develop educational materials like textbooks, digital resources, and traveling exhibitions about the Armenian Genocide. They'd also create training programs for teachers, help schools incorporate this history into their curricula, and establish a fellowship program to develop educators who specialize in genocide education. The bill specifically mentions combating "genocide denial and distortion"—basically, it aims to counter false claims that the genocide didn't happen or attempts to minimize what occurred.

The bill creates a dedicated website section on the Library of Congress website where teachers and students can access free educational resources and best practices for teaching about the Armenian Genocide. Schools and educational organizations can apply to participate in the program and receive support from the Library of Congress. The bill gives priority to schools that don't currently offer any Armenian Genocide education.

The bill authorizes $2 million per year for five years to fund these activities. It also allows the Library of Congress to accept private donations specifically for this program. The Librarian must submit yearly reports to Congress describing what programs have been created and how they're being used. Essentially, this is a federal effort to ensure American students have access to accurate historical information about the Armenian Genocide and its relevance to modern human rights issues.

Armenian Genocide Education Act

Maloney, Carolyn B.

Armenian Genocide Education Act This bill requires the Library of Congress to maintain a public website and otherwise support educational initiatives to promote understanding about the Armenian Genocide.