About the bill
Should public schools also mean publicly-posted lesson plans?
Context
Republicans have criticized schools for teaching what they call “critical race theory,” or CRT, particularly since around 2020. Previously a relatively little-known academic concept almost exclusively associated with higher education and universities, the philosophy teaches that racism is systemic in the U.S. and embedded into institutions, rather than the product of some individuals’ prejudices.
It’s true that many schools saw increased classroom discussions or readings about race, particularly after George Floyd’s murder in May 2020 and subsequent national protests and debate. However, there is little evidence that critical race theory *itself *is being taught in K-12 public schools.
Nonetheless, a number of Republican-led states have banned it, including Florida, Iowa, and Oklahoma. When Republicans say “CRT” what …
Sponsor and status
118th Congress (2023–2025)
Introduced on Jan 11, 2023
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26 Cosponsors (26 Republicans)
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Sep 3, 2021
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Jan 11, 2023
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H.R. 287 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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