Senate Amendment 8
H 3728 - Session 125 (2023-2024)
Transparency and Integrity in Education Act

Senator Sabb proposes the following amendment (SMIN-3728.AA0146S):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 2, by striking Section 59-29-620(E) and (F) and inserting:

  (4)the fact-based and historically accurate discussion of the history of slavery. 

 (E) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the use of autobiographical accounts or autobiographical texts as part of a course of instruction, in a curriculum or instructional program, or as supplemental instructional materials.

 (F)The department shall create and make accessible model lesson plans for LEAs to utilize in all grades and subject areas. 

(G) Nothing in this section prohibits an LEA from taking disciplinary action or corrective action for prohibited conduct as prescribed by state law, the department of education, or local school  board.