Texas Senate Bill and Civil Rights

The video addresses a viral claim that Texas will ban teaching about the civil rights movement and white supremacy. It explains the legislative process involving two bills: one that made teaching these topics a legal requirement and another that aims to remove this requirement. Despite the legislative changes, the Texas Board of Education can still choose to include these topics in the curriculum. The video concludes that the claim of a ban is false.

What sparked national attention regarding a Texas Senate bill?

• A new education reform

• A change in the school calendar

• A new sports program

• A viral post about banning civil rights education

Which topics did the viral Instagram post claim might be removed from Texas classrooms?

• Environmental science

• Civil rights movement and white supremacy

• Mathematics and science

• Physical education

What was the initial purpose of the Texas Senate bill proposed in May?

• To increase school funding

• To introduce new sports activities

• To direct teachers on discussing racism and current events

• To change the school year duration

What did Senate Republicans want to change about the initial bill?

• Extend school hours

• Increase teacher salaries

• Add more sports programs

• Remove history requirements

What is included in the ninth-grade curriculum in Texas?

• Advanced mathematics

• Civil rights movement and Native American history

• World geography

• Computer programming

What does the U.S. history class in Texas cover?

• The history of sports

• The evolution of art

• Jim Crow laws and the KKK

• The history of technology

What would happen if the second bill passes?

• Schools would close

• New sports programs would be introduced

• Teaching civil rights would no longer be required by law

• Teaching civil rights would be legally required

Can the Texas Board of Education still decide to teach civil rights topics if the second bill passes?

• Yes, they can

• Only if approved by the governor

• Only in private schools

• No, they cannot

What is the conclusion about the claim that Texas schools are banned from teaching civil rights?

• It is true

• It is false

• It is partially true

• It is undecided

Who is Brandon Lewis?

• A teacher

• A member of the Texas legislature

• A reporter from the national verify team

• A student