5462.E AMH WALJ H3488.1
ESB 5462 - H AMD TO APP COMM AMD (H-3463.1/24) 1208
By Representative Walsh
NOT ADOPTED 02/29/2024
On page 8, after line 30, insert the following:
"(19) New or revised state learning standards adopted in accordance with this section may not include or imply that:
(a) One race or sex is inherently superior to another race or sex;
(b) An individual's moral character is determined by their race or sex;
(c) An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of their race or sex;
(d) Meritocracy or traits such as a hard work ethic are racist or sexist, or were created by a particular race to oppress another race;
(e) An individual, by virtue of their race or sex, bears responsibility for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race or sex;
(f) An individual, by virtue of their race or sex, is inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive; or
(g) The United States is fundamentally racist or sexist."
EFFECT: Establishes a list of issues that new or revised state learning standards may not include or imply.
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