Gov. Landry Bans Critical Race Theory From Louisiana Classrooms

Governor of Louisiana Jeff Landry has signed an executive order into law, banning Critical Race Theory (CRT) in the state's K-12 schools.

It's been months since the controversial teaching concept has been a hot topic but as of this Tuesday Governor Landry has signed Executive Order JML 24-132 which will ban any schools from enacting rules, bulletins, regulations, contracts, or policies that might endorse what is considered by many to be the core tenants of CRT.

Proponents of CRT argue that the teaching style has nothing nefarious to teach, only to shed light on what they believe to be racist ideologies embedded within America's history and legal system. Those who stand opposed to CRT, such as Governor Landry, take the stand that it teaches students that their race or sex determines their moral character.

The Governor's order specifically bans from classrooms any policies or theories that promote ideas such as

• An individual's race inherently implies they are racist or sexist whether consciously or not.
• Their race or sex determines an individual's moral compass.
• Due to one's heritage, they are responsible for the actions of their ancestors.
• Meritocracy and work ethic are oppressive or were created by one group to oppress another.
• Encourage discrimination based on one's color, creed, race, ethnicity, sex, age, marital status, family status, disability, religion, or national origin.

Under the law, the State Superintendent of Education will review any policies to identify anything that falls within the now-banned subjects. Any such policies will be eliminated or reported to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.