New Bill Bans ‘Ethnic Studies’ In Arizona Schools

A bill banning ethnic studies in Arizona schools was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Jan Brewer.

The move comes less than 20 days after Brewer signed a controversial immigration bill that has caused widespread protests against the state.

School districts that don’t comply with the new law could have as much as 10% of their state funds withheld each month.

Tucson Unified School District officials say the [ethnic] classes benefit students and promote critical thinking. “We don’t teach all those ugly things they think we’re teaching,” said Judy Burns, the president of the district’s governing board. She has no intention of ending the program, which offers courses from elementary school through high school in topics such as literature, history and social justice.

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Los Angeles Times