HB8 Summary

• Prohibits public K-12 schools and higher education institutions from teaching students to adopt or believe nine specified "divisive concepts" related to race or sex, including claims that one race or sex is inherently superior, that the state or nation is fundamentally racist or sexist, or that individuals bear responsibility for historical actions of their race or sex.

• Protects students from any penalty or discrimination based on their refusal to support, believe, endorse, embrace, confess, act upon, or assent to divisive concepts.

• Permits schools and institutions to promote racial, cultural, or ethnic diversity and inclusiveness so long as efforts comply with the bill's requirements.

• Allows objective discussion of divisive concepts without endorsement as part of broader academic instruction.

• Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.