Broaden Racial Education

 

The purpose of this bill is to mandate Critical Race Theory to be taught to 11th and 12th graders in Minnesota High

Schools.

 

In our diverse and complex society, it is essential for all students to have strong critical thinking skills regarding

social structures and their responsibility as citizens. It is important for students to have a well-rounded education to

cover the historical contexts of injustice because understanding our past is essential for achieving justice today.

Critical Race Theory shows a way to examine how laws/institutions can lead to racial inequalities, and this bill will

help students achieve a clear understanding of systemic problems within society, challenge unfairness, and help build a

better future for everyone in Minnesota.

 

Minnesota High Schools: All public, charter, or state-funded schools that teach grades 9-12.

Critical Race Theory: An academic and legal framework that argues that systemic racism is a normal, embedded feature of

American society, recognizing it as being woven into laws, policies, and institutions that uphold and reproduce racial

inequalities, rather than being solely the result of individual bias or prejudice.

 

This bill will be funded by the Minnesota Department of Education’s Minnesota Education Grant System (MEGS). Each high

school will receive a one-time, yearly $25,000 grant that will pay for professional development for teachers, education

resources, curriculum materials, and other implementation costs needed.

 

Any institutions deemed to be non-compliant with this bill are liable for a fine of $5,000 and/or loss of state funding

in the event of a second occurrence.

 

2026-2027 School year