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NC H172
Bill
Status
2/26/2019
Primary Sponsor
Michael Speciale
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AI Summary
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Requires the State Board of Education to adopt an academic freedom policy for implementation by local school boards
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Policy must encourage students and educators to respect ideological, political, religious, and nonreligious viewpoints in the classroom
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Permits open dialogue, critical thinking, and free exchange of ideas related to course content
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Prohibits discrimination or mockery of students based on their viewpoints and prevents educators from considering student viewpoints when evaluating academic performance
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Becomes effective upon enactment and applies beginning with the 2019-2020 school year
Legislative Description
K-12 Academic Freedom
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2/27/2019