A key Missouri lawmaker predicts the House will approve legislation next year involving critical race theory (CRT). State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport), who chairs the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee, spoke on “Wake Up Columbia,” saying history should be taught but that “we shouldn’t be rewriting history.” He also says children should not be …
Critical race theory to be discussed Monday at Missouri Capitol
Missouri lawmakers will hear invited testimony Monday afternoon in Jefferson City on critical race theory and the 1619 project. The Joint Committee on Education is a committee comprised of state senators and representatives. They’ll hear invited testimony at 1, but will also accept written testimony. The committee is chaired by State Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Shelbina). Two …