The head of Louisianaâs House Education Committee introduced a bill that would make it illegal to teach about systemic racism and sexism at Louisiana universities and K-12 schools that receive state funds.
The bill was presented April 2 for the upcoming Louisiana Legislatureâs 2021 regular session by Rep. Ray Garofalo and is pending in the House Education Committee.
It would prevent universities and K-12 schools that receive state funds from teaching âthat either the United States of America or the state of Louisiana is fundamentally, institutionally or systemically racist.â
Furthermore, it would outlaw teaching that âthe concepts of capitalism, free markets or working for a private party in exchange for wages are racist and sexist or oppress a given race or sex.â
Gov. John Bel Edwards, former LSU President F. King Alexander and legislators all addressed the Husch Blackwell investigation into LSU s mishandling of sexual assault reports on campus in the days following the reportâs release Friday.
In a Louisiana Select Committee on Women and Children meeting, legislators heard testimonies from survivors, current students, a representative from Husch Blackwell and Interim President Thomas Galligan regarding the Husch Blackwell investigation. The investigation was released Friday and detailed instances of mishandling of sexual assault reports by the University.
Rep. Paula Davis, an LSU alumna, said she is âdisheartened.â
âIâm dumbfounded. Iâm sad. Iâm disgusted,â Davis said. âIâm so disappointed in LSU. My heart is beating really quickly and Iâm shaking, because itâs just not enough.â
The report by Husch Blackwell law firm on LSU s handling of sexual assault and violence cases will be released Friday, Interim President Thomas Galligan announced in an email Tuesday.
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