Key Findings

1. Since 2019 the state legislature has passed laws encouraging school districts to teach the false and divisive Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in public schools. 
2. Many local schools object to adopting textbooks and materials that promote harmful ideas to children. 
3. HB 2331 would give the state superintendent the power to cut state funding if he does not approve of the classroom materials chosen by local schools. 
4. HB 2331 would effectively repeal the state law that says local schools should choose textbooks and materials that are best for children.
5. The bill would further damage the reputation of public education as a place which serves all children, regardless of race and background, on an equal and respectful basis. 
6. Many parents are concerned about the radical leftwing political shift in schools. The families of 46,000 students have already left public education. 
7. The bill would tell families that their local school is not responsive to the community, adding to the trend of families leaving the public system

Introduction

Since 2019 the state legislature has passed laws encouraging school districts to teach the false and divisive Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in public schools. Both theories are based on unsupported political concepts that white students are inevitable oppressors and their non-white classmates are automatically victims of racism.

Many parents and local school officials object to state-imposed mandates that force the use of textbooks and materials that propagate hurtful ideas. Educators are concerned these mandated materials promote misinformation and contribute to wider division in society.

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