Republican state lawmakers in Wisconsin are circulating three proposals that would prohibit public schools and state agencies from offering teaching or training using “anti-racist” and “anti-sexist” concepts that have become associated with critical race theory.
Wisconsin has joined the list of states considering bills that would ban teaching ideas linked to critical race theory. A group of white Republican lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday that would bar public schools, the University of Wisconsin System and state technical colleges from teaching critical race theory concepts that racism is built into society. The bills also would prohibit local governments and state agencies from training.
A lecture hall on UW-Madison s campus in 2019. STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES
A series of Republican-backed bills would ban public schools, universities and technical colleges from teaching students and training employees about concepts such as systemic racism and implicit bias.
The draft bills introduced Thursday would prevent University of Wisconsin System campuses, state technical colleges, public K-12 schools and independent charter schools from teaching critical race theory, which argues that racism is baked into social structures and policies.
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The academic concept has made headlines in recent months as Republicans across the country have introduced bills banning schools from teaching what they consider to be divisive concepts about race and sex. At least 16 states are considering such bills or have signed them into law.