Proponents of critical race theory say it’s a way to study and acknowledge the legacy of slavery and systemic racism and how those forces continue to shape and take form in today’s society.
“[Critical race theory] recognizes that racism is not a bygone relic of the past. Instead, it acknowledges that the legacy of slavery, segregation, and the imposition of second-class citizenship on Black Americans and other people of color continue to permeate the social fabric of this nation,” authors at the American Bar Association (ABA) explain.
Regardless, following a sweeping House victory, HB 377 passed the Senate in a 27-8 vote.
The Idaho House on Thursday approved legislation aimed at preventing public and charter schools and universities from teaching critical race theory, which examines the ways in which race and racism influence American politics, culture and the law.
Idaho lawmakers introduce bill to fund all-day kindergarten
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The Idaho House of Representatives debates a constitutional amendment in the Statehouse in Boise, Idaho, on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. A constitutional amendment allowing the part-time Idaho Legislature to call itself back into session has passed the House and is headed to the Senate. (AP Photo/Keith Ridler)
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NAMPA, Idaho â Idaho lawmakers have introduced a bill that would fully fund all-day kindergarten programs in the state.
The state only funds half-day kindergarten programs, the Idaho Press reported Friday. As a result, school districts must pool together money from their general funds and other sources to pay for a full-day kindergarten program.
NAMPA, Idaho â Idaho lawmakers have introduced a bill that would fully fund all-day kindergarten programs in the state.
The state only funds half-day kindergarten programs, the Idaho Press reported Friday. As a result, school districts must pool together money from their general funds and other sources to pay for a full-day kindergarten program.
Some districts, such as Boise and West Ada, charge tuition to parents. The state Department of Education said 88 out of the stateâs 115 school districts and 34 of its 67 charter schools offer at least some full-day kindergarten option.
Republican state Sen. Carl Crabtree and Republican state Rep. Judy Boyle introduced a bill on March 11 to fund full-day kindergarten at an annual cost of up to $42.1 million.