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Texas public schools are one step closer to stopping teaching about various American civil rights movements in social studies classes.
Bloomberg reports that the Senate of the state voted 6: 4 on Friday for adoption Senate Act 3, which lowers the requirements for teachers to include classes on Cesar Chavez, Susan B. Anthony, Native American history, the writings of Martin Luther King Jr., and other characters and documents in their curriculum.
That comes after Governor Greg Abbott previously signed law which forbade teachers to talk about critical racial theory and the other 1619 project, while also dictating how to report on current events in their classrooms. The idea behind this new bill is to define more precisely what can and cannot be taught.
According to Bloomberg, it would also prevent teachers from talking about current events or controversial topics without “considering a perspective”.
From Bloomberg:
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R), who chairs the Senate, said in a post-vote statement that “Senate Bill 3 will ensure that critical racial philosophies, including the debunked founding myth of 1619, are removed from our school curricula nationwide. ”
“Parents want their students to think critically and not be indoctrinated by the ridiculous leftist narrative that America and our constitution are rooted in racism,” said Patrick.
“What we’re doing with this bill, we’re saying a certain reading list doesn’t belong in the law,” said Bill author, Senator Bryan Hughes (R).
Instead, such requirements should be included in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, or TEXT, Standards developed by the State Board of Education, he said.
“Not only politicians, but also teachers, parents and administrators have a say in this process,” he said.
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ABC subsidiary KVUE reports that Democratic Senator Judith Zaffrini went against the logic of the GOP, saying that while it was “well-intentioned,” it restricted “important but challenging conversations” that should be held in classrooms.
Zafrani said:
“My opinion is based in part on the teachers who testified about the unnecessary pressure, intimidation, and insecurity it would mean for them. ‘Trust our teachers,’ said one. “
It’s amazing how all of the things that have to go into endless legislative time and energy keep teachers from talking about the chaotic parts of American history just because white people are uncomfortable with getting most of the attention and the fastest action received from Republican lawmakers.
Well, quickly adopt both that and restrictive electoral legislation because it does This is the only way for Republicans to stay in power.
In fact, this curriculum law is currently stalled in the Texas House of Representatives because of the House Democrats are in Washington DC advocating fair voting. All of this is in contrast to a Voting law that would impose further restrictions about the already restrictive electoral process of the state.
Abbott previously called for a special session to allow lawmakers to vote on these two legislatures, and if the Democrats don’t return to Texas before the August 6 session ends, it looks like the bills will continue to stall.
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