KUAR | By Josie Lenora
A judge returned a mixed verdict Tuesday in a lawsuit challenging part of the Arkansas LEARNS Act.
U.S. District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky did partially grant a preliminary injunction over a law dictating how race can be taught in Arkansas schools. The injunction only applies to the two teachers who brought the suit.
Section 16 of the Arkansas LEARNS Act prohibits schools from teaching “indoctrination,” “critical race theory,” or any curriculum that encourages discrimination. Rudofsky did not think the law was worded in such a way as to prevent teachers from discussing certain topics including critical race theory, as long as they were not forcing beliefs on students.
Arkansas judge delivers mixed ruling in critical race theory ban case
U.S. District Judge Lee Rudofsky on Tuesday partially granted a preliminary injunction on a law dictating how race can be taught in Arkansas schools.