Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey Signs Bill Banning Critical Race Theory – By Alexa Lardieri (US News) / July 9 2021
Republican-backed bills banning critical race theory or the teaching of topics on race and inequality are advancing in states across the country and piling up in Congress.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation on Friday banning local governments from teaching critical race theory.
The governor’s office said it was just the latest action Ducey has taken to “prohibit the concerning practice of critical race theory” in the state’s public schools and government entities. The office called Ducey’s actions “some of the best policies in the country to keep critical race theory” out of Arizona.
“When I took office, I vowed to use taxpayer dollars responsibly, and funding training on political commentary is not responsible spending,” Ducey said. “I am not going to waste public dollars on lessons that imply the superiority of any race and hinder free speech.
“House Bill 2906 goes a long way towards protecting Arizonans against divisive and regressive lessons. … Here in Arizona, we’re going to continue to be leaders on civics education and teach important lessons about our nation’s history,” the governor added.
