North Carolina governor declares ‘state of emergency’ over ‘extreme’ education bills introduced by the state’s legislature – By Kenneth Niemeyer (Business Insider) / May 23, 2023
- North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said on Monday that the state’s education system is in a “state of emergency.”
- Cooper said education in the state is “under assault” after GOP proposes changes to the curriculum.
- One bill would prohibit schools from “promoting certain concepts” related to race and sex.
In response to a wave of “extreme” legislation proposed by Republicans in the state, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a “state of emergency” for its education system on Monday.
Cooper pointed out six bills now moving through the North Carolina legislature, two related to private school vouchers and four that would give politicians and parents more control over what material is allowed in school curriculums.
“Public education powers our workforce, builds our businesses, and boosts our communities. Unfortunately, our public schools are under assault,” Cooper said. “The current General Assembly is considering extreme legislation that would cripple our public education system.”
