The two bills would ban diversity, equality and inclusion training, and would create a list of books to be banned in public schools.
Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — Two measures dealing with what could be considered"culture war'' issues await final votes in the state Senate.
Senate President Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, said those final votes, originally scheduled for Tuesday, were postponed simply because lawmakers"ran out of time.'' Aside from floor debate, the Senate already had scheduled afternoon committee meetings.SB1694, crafted by Sen. Jake Hoffman, R-Queen Creek, says programs on diversity, equality and inclusion should not be financed with tax dollars.
The same situation is true for SB1700, the proposal on banning books being pushed by Sen. Justine Wadsack, R-Tucson. Even then, however, schools have to get prior written consent from parents for each book or article. An alternative assignment must be provided for students whose parents don't provide consent.
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