The probe requested by state Rep. Matt Krause aims to identify content that makes 'students feel discomfort, guilt, anguish because of their race or sex.'
School districts in Dallas and Austin, Texas, reportedly said on Friday that they would disregard a request by state Rep. Matt Krause to probe school library books addressing race and sexuality.
The purpose of the probe is to pinpoint content"that is in violation of the law or might make students feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress because of their race or sex or convey that a student, by virtue of their race or sex, is inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously."
"Nothing in state law gives a legislator the authority to conduct this type of witch hunt," said Ovidia Molina, the president of the Texas State Teachers Association, according to NPR."This is an obvious attack on diversity and an attempt to score political points at the expense of our children's education."
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