Oklahoma governor signs bill that prevents schools from teaching critical race theory

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) on Friday signed a bill into law that bans the teaching of critical race theory in schools.

In video statement he shared to Twitter, Stitt explained why he signed HB 1775, which prevents the teaching of the academic theory that holds that racism is ingrained in the history of the United States and still impacts laws in place today.

“Now more than ever we need policies that bring us together, not rip us apart,” he began his message. “I firmly believe that not one cent of taxpayer money should be used to define and divide young Oklahomans about their race or sex.”

Stitt said it’s necessary to keep teaching about the country’s past and “encourage honest and tough conversations.”

“Nothing in this bill prevents or discourages those conversations,” he added. “We can and should teach this history without labeling a young child as an oppressor, or requiring he or she feel guilt or shame based on their race or sex.”

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