Texas AG Sues Coppell ISD Over CRT Ban Violation

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Coppell Independent School District for allegedly violating state law by teaching Critical Race Theory (CRT), despite the state's 2021 ban on the subject in public schools. The lawsuit was prompted by a video released by Accuracy in Media showing Coppell ISD's Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Evan Whitfield, discussing ways to circumvent the law by claiming they are not teaching CRT. Paxton’s office accuses the district of using unapproved curriculums like 'Next General Science Standards,' and the lawsuit seeks injunctive relief to prevent future CRT teaching. This initiative is part of a broader effort by conservative state leaders, including Governor Greg Abbott, to eliminate perceived biases in public education. Critics argue that the CRT ban limits comprehensive discussions on race and racism, while supporters claim it prevents divisive ideologies in education. The lawsuit also highlights the ongoing political debate on how American history and social issues are taught in schools.