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An Ohio lawmaker wants schools to teach religion's impact on U.S. history

NPR | By Sarah Donaldson

Published May 28, 2026 at 3:48 AM CDT

An Ohio lawmaker is backing the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act, which would permit teaching religion's impact on U.S. history. Opponents say it's a skewed view of history that could be divisive.

Sarah Donaldson