Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits teaching subjects on "divisive concepts" such as the existence of systematic racism in public school.

Highlights:

• Prohibits teaching subjects on "divisive concepts" in public school (Sec. 1).

• Defines “devisive concepts” as any concept espousing the following, including (Sec. 1):

• That one race or ethnicity is inherently superior to another race or ethnicicty;

• The United states of America and the State of Georgia are fundamentall or systematically racist;

• An individual, solely because of their skin color or ethnicity is inherently racist or oppressive whether consciously or subconsciously;

• An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solelcy or partly because because of their race, skin color, or ethnicity;

• An individual’s moral character is inherently determined by their race, skin color, or ethnicity;

• An individual because of their race, skin color, or ethnicity bears responsibility for actions commited by other individuals of the same race, skin color, or ethnicity past or present;

• An individual should feel demeaned or guilt by a teacher because of their race, skin color, or ethnicity; 

• Performance based on advancement or traits such as hard work ethic are racist or were created by individuals of a particular race to oppress individuals of another; or

• Any form of race or ethnic scapegoating or race or ethnic stereotyping.

• Requires that no later than August 1, 2022 each local school board of education adopt complaint resolution policies to address parental complaints regarding any alleged aforementioned violations but specifies that a school or local school system shall not be required to respond (Sec. 1).

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