MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican legislators set their sights on the University of Wisconsin System on Tuesday, passing bills that are likely headed for vetoes but that will give the GOP talking points on the campaign trail heading into the November election.The proposals passed would discourage the teaching of so-called critical race theory; eliminate legal immunity for campus administrators who interfere with freedom of speech; allow students to swap diversity courses for a class on the U.S. Constitution; and guarantee students would get housing and meal plan fees back if campuses close.
Here`s a closer look at the bills, all of which face near-certain vetoes by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers:
CRITICAL RACE THEORY
This bill passed by the Legislature on Tuesday originally would have prohibited UW System and Wisconsin Technical College System leaders from allowing instructors to teach critical race theory, a term for a scholarly movement developed in the 1970s that focuses on the legacy of slavery, racism and discrimination in U.S. history and modern society. The bill also pertains to training for employees related to the concept....
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