Livingston Parish School Board unanimously passes new policy against Critical Race Theory

LIVINGSTON, La. (WAFB) - Members of the Livingston Parish School Board unanimously passed a resolution to declare their opposition towards Critical Race Theory.

It happened at the school board meeting on Thursday, Dec. 15.

School board member Dr. Devin Gregoire of District 9 spearheaded the effort.

“We’ve been working on this policy for a while. It’s in response to concerns from the constituency about CRT being employed in the schools, and a response saying it’s not in the schools and it will never be in our school system,” said Dr. Gregoire.

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The resolution by the school board declares, ‘It’s official opposition to the use of Critical Race Theory and other race-based training, curricula, and methodology in public education.’

Gregoire says this new policy was put in place as a preemptive measure.

Read the entire policy below: