❌ HB269
Regards success sequence and character education curriculum
Summary
The bill mandates the development of a model success sequence and character education curriculum for grades seven through twelve, focusing on values such as trustworthiness, responsibility, and respect for authority. School districts must adopt this curriculum, which includes specific character traits and fundamental values rooted in U.S. history and tradition, and report on its impact on student discipline and academic achievement. The curriculum must be approved by the Department of Education and Workforce, which will also maintain a list of implemented curricula.
Rationale
The bill promotes a government-mandated curriculum that emphasizes traditional values and character education, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of personal liberty, parental rights, and the belief that education should be free from government interference. This undermines individual choice and parental authority in education, leading to low alignment scores.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over education
- Potential infringement on parental rights
- Promotion of specific values may not reflect diverse beliefs