North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee 5 R cosponsors

SB 700 — Balanced Political Discussion in Classrooms.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 12 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes made to Senate Bill 700 include the addition of specific language about how the State Board of Education should evaluate and report on educational materials used in schools, ensuring a focus on diverse political viewpoints. These revisions are important because they emphasize the need for balanced representation of different perspectives in school curricula, which can help promote critical thinking and a more inclusive educational environment for students.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 7, 2021 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 S 1 SENATE BILL 700 Short Title:
700 SESSION 2021 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35255-NG-18 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE BALANCED POLITICAL VIEWPOINTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL INSTRUCTION AND TO REQUIRE THE ONLINE DISPLAY OF INFORMATION ABOUT INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 8, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE BALANCED POLITICAL VIEWPOINTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL INSTRUCTION AND TO REQUIRE THE ONLINE DISPLAY OF INFORMATION ABOUT INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS.
TheStateBoardofEducation shall report on compliance with this section to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee no later than November 15, 2021.
TheStateBoardofEducationshall report on compliance with this section to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee no later than November 15, 2021.
*DRS35255-NG-18* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 b.
*S700-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 b.
(2) Any procedures for the documentation, review, or approval of the learning materials used for student instruction at the school, including by the principal, curriculum administrators, or other teachers.
(2) Any procedures for the documentation, review, or approval of the learning materials used for student instruction at the school, including bythe principal, curriculum administrators, or other teachers.
When the viewpoint of one of the two major political parties in the United States is presented through materials, assignments, lectures, or other instruments for instruction in any classroom or other area of the school, the viewpoint of the Page 2 DRS35255-NG-18 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 alternative political party shall also be presented and given equal weight during the same instructional unit.
When the viewpoint of one of the two major political parties in the United States is presented through materials, assignments, lectures, or other instruments for instruction in any classroom or other area of the school, the viewpoint of the Page 2 Senate Bill 700-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 alternative political party shall also be presented and given equal weight during the same instructional unit.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

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2 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 170 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • Edwards
  • Krawiec

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (170)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 700?
SB 700 is sponsored by Edwards, Krawiec, Ralph Hise (Republican), Lisa S. Barnes (Republican), Warren Daniel (Republican), Amy S. Galey (Republican), Steve Jarvis (Republican), Newton, and Steinburg.
What is the current status of SB 700?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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