Critical Race Theory in Utah Public Schools, Rep Steve Christiansen

Representative Steve Christiansen is the sponsor for House Resolution (HR) 901 detailing the restriction of "race essentialism", a part of Critical Race Theory, being taught in Utah public schools. We cover the spread of Critical Race Theory in public schools nationwide, how Resolution 901 fits with the First Amendment and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We also cover the status of other state legislative initiatives against the teaching and training of the tenets of Critical Race Theory.