Signed by Governor Doug Burgum

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the teaching of critical race theory.

Highlights:

• Prohibits the teaching of critical race theory in any public or private school in grades kindergarten through grade 12 (Sec. 1).

• Defines “critical race theory” as the theory that racism is not merely the product of learned individual bias or prejudice but that racism is systemically embedded in American society and the American legal system to facilitate racial inequality (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes the superintendent of public instruction to adopt rules to govern this bill (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that this bill shall take effect upon its filing with the Secretary of State (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that prohibits the teaching of critical race theory.

Highlights:

• Prohibits the teaching of critical race theory in any public or private school in grades kindergarten through grade 12 (Sec. 1).

• Defines “critical race theory” as the theory that racism is not merely the product of learned individual bias or prejudice but that racism is systemically embedded in American society and the American legal system to facilitate racial inequality (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes the superintendent of public instruction to adopt rules to govern this bill (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that this bill shall take effect upon its filing with the Secretary of State (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text