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Jake Merrick on Education

 

 


Prohibit certain race and sex topics from being taught

HB1775: Prohibiting certain training for students; prohibiting courses from including certain concept.

Summary by ACLU, June 17, 2025:The lead authors declared the intent behind HB 1775 was to prohibit conversations related to "implicit bias," "systemic racism," and "intersectionality," among other concepts. In the lawsuit, the groups argue that HB 1775 unlawfully silenced students' and educators' speech through its vague and overbroad terms. It also intentionally targeted and denied access to equitable, culturally relevant teaching and ideas that reflect the history and lived experiences of students of color, LGBTQ students, and young women and girls. The case will now go back to federal court where a partial preliminary injunction is in place.

Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 38-9-1 on Apr/21/21; State Sen. Jake Merrick voted YES;passed House 77-18-6 on May/3/21; signed by Governor Kevin Stitt on May/7/21.

Source: ACLU.org on Oklahoma Legislative voting records HB1775 , Apr 21, 2021

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Kevin Hern
Luke Holland
Madison Horn
Markwayne Mullin
Nathan Dahm
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