HB 1792 (2026)
Rewrite law aimed at banning critical race theory in schools
This bill did not become law.
Titled the "Countering Hate And Revolutionary Leftist Indoctrination in Education Act" or the "CHARLIE Act." The bill prohibits teaching various concepts and theories. For example, the bill prohibits teachers from requiring "affirmation of LGBTQ+ sexuality as ethical or normative." As another example, the bill only allows instruction on critical race theory if is presented "as Marxian theories contrary to American tradition, law, and ethics." The bill would not apply to colleges and universities, private schools, or home schools. Individuals could sue under the law.
The Senate rewrote the bill. Their version of the bill instead rewrites the current state law aimed at banning critical race theory and other concepts in education. A teacher would have to purposefully violate the law to face discipline. The rewritten law also removes the ability for individuals to sue under the law.
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