Louisiana Governor Bans Critical Race Theory

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Governor Jeff Landry has signed an executive order banning the use of Critical Race Theory in Louisiana’s K-12 public education system, his office announced Tuesday morning, August 27.

According to the governor’s office, “Critical Race Theory (CRT) contains divisive teachings that teach students to view life through the lens of race and victimhood. Governor Landry believes that students must learn about American exceptionalism and the principles enshrined in the state and federal constitutions of the United States of America that recognize the equal worth of every individual.”

“This executive order is a much-needed sigh of relief for parents and students across our state, especially as children head back to school,” Landry said. “Teaching children that they are currently either destined to be oppressed or to be an oppressor based on their race and heritage is wrong and has no place in our Louisiana classrooms. I am confident that under Dr. Brumley’s leadership, our education system will continue to move in the right direction, prioritizing American values and common sense.”

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