HB8 Alabama 2022 Session
Bill Summary
This bill would prohibit public K-12 schools and public institutions of higher education from teaching certain concepts regarding race or sex, such as critical race theory
This bill would prohibit a K-12 school or public institution of higher education from imposing any penalty upon or discriminating against a student on account of his or her refusal to support, believe, endorse, embrace, confess, act upon, or otherwise assent to divisive concepts, such as critical race theory
This bill would also authorize a public K-12 school or public institution of higher education to promote racial, cultural, or ethnic diversity or inclusiveness, provided the efforts of the school or institution are consistent with the requirements of this bill
Relating to education; to prohibit public K-12 schools and public institutions of higher education from teaching certain concepts regarding race or sex.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| January 11, 2022 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Education Policy |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB8 Alabama 2022 Session - Introduced |