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Letitia James Threatens Schools That Ban Classroom Materials on ‘Pretext’ of Obscenity, Lewdness

New guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) announced by New York Attorney General Letitia James warns schools not to ban any curriculum components from classrooms on the “pretext” of obscenity or lewdness—or face the prospect of legal action.
Letitia James Threatens Schools That Ban Classroom Materials on ‘Pretext’ of Obscenity, Lewdness
New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference in New York, on Sept. 21, 2022. Yuki Iwamura/AFP via Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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8/21/2023|Updated: 8/21/2023
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New guidance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) announced by New York Attorney General Letitia James warns schools not to ban any curriculum components from classrooms on the “pretext” of obscenity or lewdness—or face the prospect of legal action.

Ms. James and New York State Education Department Commissioner Betty Rosa have jointly released guidance reminding New York public schools that they have a legal obligation to promote DEI to schoolchildren.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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