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Experts warn amendment to 'divisive concepts' law would chill classroom discussion
Summary
Senate Education revisited SB431, a refiled attempt to add 'intentionally or knowingly' language to the divisive‑concepts statute; public witnesses warned the scienter change would not cure vagueness and could deter teachers from discussing history or current events.
Sen. Tim Lang reintroduced SB431, a refiled bill that would add a scienter requirement ("intentionally or knowingly") to the state's divisive‑concepts statute, arguing the change would make the law enforceable.
Opponents told the committee the amendment does not address the statute's broader constitutional and vagueness problems. David…
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