Ohio Republicans Introduce Bill to Ban Critical Race Theory in Schools – By Ryan Mills (National Review) / May 28 2021
Ohio is the latest state considering legislation to prohibit public schools from teaching critical race theory, which views racism as systemic in the nation’s institutions and promotes race-based reverse discrimination to achieve equity.
On Tuesday, state representative Don Jones, introduced House Bill 322, which amends the state’s academic standards from kindergarten through 12th grade. Among its provisions, Jones’s bill would prohibit schools from teaching that one race or sex is inherently superior; that “an individual, by virtue of the individual’s race or sex, bears responsibility for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race or sex;” or that anyone should feel “discomfort, guilt or anguish” based on their race or sex.
The text of the bill does not mention critical race theory by name, though Jones specifically said in a written statement that that’s exactly what he’s taking aim at with his bill.
