Bill would prohibit students from learning about racism and sexism

BOISE — On Friday morning, the House Education Committee voted unanimously to introduce a bill to prohibit schools from teaching students about "racist or sexist concepts." Any school violating this could be subject to a withholding of up to 10% of funding from the State Board of Education. Committee Democrats walked out of the hearing in a show of opposition. They did not participate in the vote.

The committee took place shortly before House members met to discuss recessing until April 6 due to concerns of a COVID-19 outbreak in the Statehouse. It was one of just two committees that chose to meet despite the looming recess.

Citing the need to “keep this extremely short,” Rep. Judy Boyle, R-Midvale, said there would be no questions about the proposed bills. Boyle, who approved the hearing of this proposed bill, is filling in for Chairman Lance Clow, R-Twin Falls. Clow was out due to testing positive for COVID-19.

"That's not how the process works,” Rep. Sally Toone, D-Gooding, said of not being allowed to ask questions.

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(Idaho Falls Post Register)