implicit bias

Arkansas Senate panel OKs tweaked bill barring implicit bias training in schools

BY: - March 29, 2023

A state Senate committee on Wednesday approved a new version of the bill that aims to prohibit public schools and colleges from requiring employees to participate in implicit bias training. House Bill 1559 prohibits schools from taking “adverse employment action” against an employee who fails or refuses to participate in implicit bias training. The State […]

Rep. Mindy McAlindon

Panel approves bill barring mandatory implicit bias training in schools

BY: - March 16, 2023

The House Education committee on Thursday advanced a proposal to prohibit public schools and state-supported higher education institutions from requiring employees to participate in implicit bias training.  The State Board of Education also could not require the training for obtaining or renewing an educator license or for professional development. Sponsored by Rep. Mindy McAlindon (R-Centerton), […]