{"id":537465,"date":"2021-05-22T19:50:43","date_gmt":"2021-05-22T23:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=537465"},"modified":"2021-05-22T19:50:46","modified_gmt":"2021-05-22T23:50:46","slug":"texas-legislature-set-to-ban-mandatory-critical-race-theory-in-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-legislature-set-to-ban-mandatory-critical-race-theory-in-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Legislature Set To Ban Mandatory Critical Race Theory In Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftexas-legislature-set-to-ban-mandatory-critical-race-theory-in-schools%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=537465&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GettyImages-514620384-1200x800-1.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\" \/><\/div>\n<p>The Texas State Senate passed a bill Saturday banning the state\u2019s schools from mandating that instructors teach critical race theory.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&amp;Bill=HB3979\">House Bill 3979<\/a>, which passed the Texas House of Representatives on May 11, will head to Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott\u2019s desk after the lower chamber approves the Senate\u2019s changes to the legislation, according to local <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/state-watch\/554913-texas-legislature-bans-teaching-of-critical-race-theory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KXAN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The bill stresses the importance of learning about the founding of the U.S. by referencing original documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers, according to the text of the bill.<\/p>\n<p>Teachers also shall not be compelled by any state agency or school administration \u201cto discuss current events or widely debated and currently controversial issues of public policy or social affairs,\u201d the bill further stipulates, adding that when teachers choose to discuss such topics, they \u201cshall, to the best of their ability, strive to explore such issues from diverse and contending perspectives without giving deference to anyone perspective[.]\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Though critical race theory is not explicitly named in the bill, it goes on to forbid teaching that \u201cone race or sex is inherently superior to another race or sex,\u201d or that \u201can individual, by virtue of the individual\u2019s race or sex, is inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously,\u201d as well as the idea that meritocracy and work ethic \u201care racist or sexist or were created by members of a particular race to oppress members of another race.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLast nite [sic] &amp; into the morning, Texas Senate debated #CriticalRaceTheory,\u201d Republican state Sen. Bryan Hughes said Saturday. \u201cWe must teach the truth about our history, &amp; judge others based on the content of character &amp; not the color of skin.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\" readability=\"8.5959885386819\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Last nite &amp; into the morning, Texas Senate debated <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CriticalRaceTheory?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CriticalRaceTheory<\/a>.<br \/>We must teach the truth about our history, &amp; judge others based on the content of character &amp; not the color of skin.<br \/>Honored to pass <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HB3979?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HB3979<\/a> on behalf of Sen. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CreightonForTX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CreightonForTX<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/txlege?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#txlege<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Toth_4_Texas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Toth_4_Texas<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ojPEXqR0lt\">pic.twitter.com\/ojPEXqR0lt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Senator Bryan Hughes (@SenBryanHughes) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenBryanHughes\/status\/1396135444958564359?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 22, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Republican Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick also praised the bill, saying, \u201cHouse Bill 3979 makes certain that critical race philosophies, including the 1619 founding myth, are removed from our school curriculums statewide. When parents send their children to school, they want their students to learn critical thinking without being indoctrinated with misinformation charging that America and our Constitution are rooted in racism.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTexans roundly reject the \u2018woke\u2019 philosophies that espouse that one race or sex is better than another and that someone, by virtue of their race or sex, is innately racist, oppressive or sexist,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>As KXAN reported, \u201cEducators opposed to the bill say kids seek out clarity on current events from instructors, who they view as a trusted source of information, and if passed, would stop teachers from pushing their students to think critically about the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJust the fear of that alone is going to prevent teachers from really delving into a lot of these topics,\u201d Round Rock ISD Instructional Coach Meghan Dougherty told the outlet. \u201cIt\u2019s not that teachers are trying to indoctrinate students, it\u2019s that they are trying to help students understand these issues, help them understand the different perspectives and facilitate positive, productive conversations in the classroom around these issues.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mark Wiggins, a lobbyist for The Association of Professional Educators, also opposed the bill, tweeting, \u201cBy telling teachers what and how to teach and ordering the [Texas Education Agency] to play police, HB 3979 may be one of the most disrespectful bills to teachers I\u2019ve seen the [Texas Legislature] dignify with debate. Teachers will remember come November.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\" readability=\"9.979797979798\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">By telling teachers what and how to teach and ordering TEA to play police, HB 3979 may be one of the most disrespectful bills to teachers I&#8217;ve seen the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/txlege?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#txlege<\/a> dignify with debate. <\/p>\n<p>Teachers will remember come November. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/txed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#txed<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HG3SZMZAhB\">pic.twitter.com\/HG3SZMZAhB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mark Wiggins (@MarkWigginsTX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MarkWigginsTX\/status\/1395944349481975809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 22, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/texas-senate-bill-would-ban-critical-race-theory-in-schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Texas Senate Bill Would Ban Critical Race Theory In Schools<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/first-in-nation-idahos-republican-gov-signs-bill-banning-critical-race-theory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">First In Nation: Idaho\u2019s Republican Gov. Signs Bill Banning Critical Race Theory<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/leaked-audio-superintendent-tells-teachers-crt-isnt-optional-anymore-if-youre-not-willing-then-maybe-this-isnt-the-right-place-for-you\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leaked Audio: Superintendent Tells Teachers CRT \u2018Isn\u2019t Optional Anymore\u2026If You\u2019re Not Willing Then Maybe This Isn\u2019t The Right Place For You\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a&nbsp;<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/subscribe\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>member<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Texas State Senate passed a bill Saturday banning the state\u2019s schools from mandating that instructors teach critical race theory.House Bill 3979, which passed the Texas House of Representatives on &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2312718,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GettyImages-514620384-1200x800-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"Texas Legislature Set To Ban Mandatory Critical Race Theory In Schools","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-537465","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GettyImages-514620384-1200x800-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"Texas Legislature Set To Ban Mandatory Critical Race Theory In Schools","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/537465","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=537465"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/537465\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2312718"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=537465"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=537465"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=537465"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}