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Parents, students and community groups urge lawmakers to add Islamic and Arabic studies to school curricula
Summary
A stream of parents, students and community leaders told the Education Committee they support HB 7075, which would make Islamic and Arabic studies curriculum materials available to school districts; witnesses said adding content would reduce bullying and Islamophobia and reflect Connecticut’s diverse communities.
Dozens of speakers — including students, parents and civic groups — urged the Education Committee to approve HB 7075, a bill that would make Islamic and Arabic studies curriculum materials available to school districts across Connecticut.
Parents and community advocates said that students who identify as Muslim or Arab often encounter ignorance and bullying in school. “Ignorance breeds fear, and fear breeds division,” said Mona Thomas of Fairfield, who…
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