Thread by @APDillon_

House was scheduled for 2:30 reconvening, but it's running late.
Agenda:
dashboard.ncleg.gov/Agenda/2021/H/0

Watch/listen here:
ncleg.gov/LegislativeCal…

I'll be live-tweeting on the lookout for HB 324
(under 2nd/3rd readings on the calendar)
Follow this thread.

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And here we go, House is back.
Votes are starting.
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There's been an amendment added to HB 324.
It re-writes one of the sections.
dashboard.ncleg.gov/CalendarItem/2…

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They've passed over HB 324 on the agenda for now.
Now addressing HB 392 dealing with retirement benefits/service credits.
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HB 324 now being pulled up.
Torbett takes the floor to bring up his amendment.
(Page 2, line 7)
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Torbett: Change in language is a technical correction.
Motion for adoption passes.

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Torbett: This prohibits discriminatory concepts from being taught in NC schools.
No one should be made to feel inferior for color of skin or their gender. NC schools should unite not divide.
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Second reading passes 66-47
Third reading of HB 324 in process.
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Rep. Autry thinks this bill is about the new social studies standards adopted by the State Board of Education.
Says we are conflating racial analysis with racism.
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Autry asserts no one is being taught they are racist. Calls it a "strawman."
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Rep. Gailliard from Nash: Loves first 24 words of the bill, takes issue with the next 15 words.
"Creates a prohibition" on equality.
"Race should not be an advantage or disadvantage."
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Gaillaird asserts there are advantages by some races and that the bill would hinder "equity and equality."
This bill is not about curriculum in our schools, it's about climate in our society.

FWIW - I could show him the curriculum.
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Gaillaird says this will creating anti-business young people, that it's anti-freedom.
Says it does not "respect the dignity of others."

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Gaillaird: this is a bill of emotion... this is an anti-education bill.

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Gaillaird calls it an "anti-American history bill" because it bars schools from promoting discrimination by race or sex, which are elements of Critical Race Theory, which has yet to be called out by name.

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Gaillaird says the bill would bar the teaching about Roosevelt and native Americans.

The bill doesn't dictate what can be taught
dashboard.ncleg.gov/CalendarItem/2…
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Gailliard: If some children can experience racism, sexism, classism then all children can learn about it.

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Rep. Clemmons says "as an educator this bill bothers me to the core."
Talks about the semantics of the word "promote."
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Here is the definition of "promote" in the bill, which makes clear it means to compel.

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Clemmons says she doesn't believe anyone has made someone felt discomfort in teachings or trainings, but then says "discomfort is fundamental to education."

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Clemmons now talking about her great, great grandfather's efforts to free the slaves.
Says that this bill could mean certain things like this might not be taught.

Again, this is not what the bill says.
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So far, all of the Democrats who have spoken have been against the bill; in essence being for compelling CRT, discrimination etc.

Core of #HB324 right here
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Rep. Smith says it's "sad" they are spending time inciting a fear-based approach to limit a teacher's ability to discuss racism in the United States.
Asks the point of this bill. How does it actually address racism.

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Smith asks where the guidance on unity, dignity and equity are in the bill.
"This bill is paramount to a book burning in my view."
Compares it to an angry mob.

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Smith uses CRT term "systematic racism;" says the bill would make the problem worse.
"When you are accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression."
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Rep. Garrison (freshman from Vance County) says there is rarely an opportunity to talk to the others across the aisle. That if they did, the body would make better laws.
"We're polarized."
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Rep. Graham (Robeson) opposes the bill.
To me this is just...House bill 324, doesn't make any sense to me.
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All of the discussion has been about what is taught to students, but none on the antiracist/Critical Race Theory training for teachers or how one House Rep is involved in that.
nsjonline.com/article/2021/0…

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Rep. Torbett outlines the explicit nature of the bill's language.
It does not tell what can and can't be taught.

Moore calls the vote, it passes and will be sent to the senate.
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It is worth noting that the words "Critical Race Theory" were not uttered a single time during the debate of HB 324, yet it's clear that is what the bill is targeting.

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