What does Preamble of S 3925 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To establish the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 3925 do?

This bill is formally titled the "Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act".

What does PURPOSES. of S 3925 do?

This Act aims to establish a unit of the National Park System to commemorate the life and legacy of Julius Rosenwald. The Act recognizes the impact of the Rosenwald Schools, which educated over 600,000 African American children between 1912 and 1932 in 15 states. The Act seeks to honor other aspects of Rosenwald's legacy, including the Julius Rosenwald Fund, his involvement with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, and his contributions to social justice. The Act proposes to preserve representative sites of the Rosenwald Schools and establish a headquarters and visitor center in Chicago. The Act intends to create a network within the National Park Service to share the story of the Rosenwald Schools across the United States.

What does DEFINITIONS. of S 3925 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Map” is defined as the map prepared under section 4(b)(2)(A). “Network” refers to the Rosenwald Schools National Network established under section 5(a)(1). “Park” means the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park established by section 4(a)(1). “Secretary” is defined as the Secretary of the Interior.

What does ROSENWALD SCHOOLS NATIONAL NETWORK. of S 3925 do?

This section establishes the Rosenwald Schools National Network within the National Park Service. The Secretary is tasked with soliciting proposals from sites interested in joining the Network shortly after the Act's enactment. The Secretary will administer the Network, review existing studies, and produce educational materials about Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools. The Secretary has the authority to create a uniform symbol for the Network and issue regulations for its use. The Network will include National Park Service units related to Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools, as well as other properties eligible for or included in the National Register of Historic Places. The Network may also include governmental and nongovernmental sites with an educational, research, or interpretive focus related to Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools. The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding to coordinate Federal and non-Federal elements of the Network. The Secretary has the authority to provide grants to Network elements.

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Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act — S. 3925

Q: What does JULIUS ROSENWALD AND ROSENWALD SCHOOLS NATIONAL HISTORICAL of S 3925 do?

This section establishes the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park System. The Park's establishment is contingent upon the Secretary determining that a sufficient quantity of land has been acquired. The Park's initial boundary includes the Sears Roebuck and Company Complex National Historic Landmark in Chicago, Illinois, and the San Domingo, Saint George, and Woodville Rosenwald Schools in Maryland, South Carolina, and Virginia, respectively. Congress may designate additional Rosenwald Schools or areas to be included in the Park. The Secretary will administer the Park in accordance with applicable laws and may enter into cooperative agreements with various entities to support interpretive and educational programs. The Secretary may use appropriated funds to mark, interpret, improve, or restore properties under cooperative agreements. The Secretary may acquire easements or enter into leases for administration and visitor services, potentially outside the Park's boundary. The San Domingo School in Sharptown, Maryland, can only be acquired through donation, purchase with donated funds, or exchange. Interpretation of Julius Rosenwald’s life and legacy, including his partnership with Booker T. Washington and the Rosenwald Schools, will be included at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and the Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site. The Secretary must complete a general management plan for the Park within three fiscal years of funding.

Last updated: 2/25/2026 · Introduced: 2/25/2026

Author: Richard Durbin (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park System, initially including sites in Chicago, Illinois, and Maryland, South Carolina, and Virginia.
The bill creates the Rosenwald Schools National Network within the National Park Service to share the story of Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools through affiliated sites, educational materials, and grants.
The National Park Service will interpret Rosenwald’s life and legacy, including his partnership with Booker T. Washington, at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and the Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site.

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