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Committee advances revised ban on teaching discrimination after court concerns; adds scienter and clarifying language
Summary
The committee reported SB 100 ‘ought to pass, as amended’ after adopting changes intended to address a federal court ruling. The amendment adds an intentional/knowing (scienter) requirement and clarifies that the prohibition covers any racial group; it also preserves classroom discussion of historical events.
The House Education Committee voted to advance an amended Senate Bill 100 that revises the state prohibition on teaching discrimination. The amendment seeks to respond to questions raised in recent litigation by adding a scienter (intent/knowledge) requirement, clarifying the statute’s scope, and explicitly preserving historical or academic discussion in classrooms.
Why it matters: The original statute prohibiting instruction that promotes discrimination had been the subject of litigation; a federal district judge flagged vagueness concerns. Committee sponsors and legal advocates said the changes increase clarity and reduce constitutional risk while preserving the state’s interest in preventing instruction that intentionally promotes or indoctrinates…
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