https://www.wboi.org/news/2022-01-07/indiana-bill-to-limit-conversations-on-race-politics-in-schools-receives-mixed-opposition
Lawmakers in the Senate education committee endured nearly eight hours of testimony and debate Wednesday on a controversial bill focused on school curriculum and content. Many people opposed some or all of the bill, but for very different reasons.
Senate Bill 167 focuses largely on parental input on curriculum and how schools present lessons on topics like race, religion, and politics.
As written, it would require that schools create curriculum review committees led by parents, and post learning materials – including lesson plans or syllabi – online. The bill also would require that schools receive parental consent before providing ongoing mental health, psychological or social emotional support for students. [snip]
But educators, students and parents opposed to the legislation worry it goes too far already, is too vague in places, and could stifle organic discussions on important topics. Many educators who testified said it comes with more costs and administrative work for schools that are focused on responding to the fallout from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The bill is receiving community pushback. The reasons for opposition are many and varied, well covered in the above.
Senate Assistant Democratic Leader Eddie Melton (D-Gary) discusses issues with SB 167
https://www.indianasenatedemocrats.org/senator-melton-discusses-issues-with-sb-167/
State Senator Shelli Yoder (D-Bloomington) Responds to Education Committee Hearing on SB 167
https://www.indianasenatedemocrats.org/yoder-responds-to-education-committee-hearing-on-sb-167/
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