Kentucky lawmakers advance bill aimed at teaching American principles [View all]

Source: Associated Press

Lawmakers advance bill aimed at teaching American principles

By BRUCE SCHREINER
February 25, 2022

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Senate passed a bill Thursday aimed at incorporating a series of historical documents and speeches into the classroom work of Kentucky students — a response to the national debate over critical race theory.

The Republican-backed measure delving into civics instruction sparked a long debate before clearing the chamber on a 28-8 vote, which sent the proposal to the GOP-dominated House.

Senate supporters said the two dozen historical documents and speeches listed in the measure would offer a strong foundation for social studies work by middle and high school students.

Democrats opposed the bill and their objections included concerns that it amounts to a state overreach into curriculum decisions that they said should be left up to local school districts.

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