Proposed Bill Aims to Restrict "Leftist Indoctrination" in New Hampshire Classrooms
Two New Hampshire State House Republicans have introduced a bill, dubbed the "CHARLIE Act," to limit teachers' political speech in public schools.
The bill, short for "Countering Hate and Revolutionary Leftist Indoctrination in Education," prohibits "purposeful division, dialectical worldviews, critical consciousness or anti-Constitutional indoctrination" in K-12 public schools.
- Schools found in violation could face fines up to $10,000.
- Teachers risk losing their licenses for non-compliance.
Politicians and student leaders argue that the bill threatens free speech.
A recent incident involved a Manchester Memorial High School teacher suspended for referring to Charlie Kirk as a Nazi and expressing gladness about his death on social media.
Author's summary: New Hampshire bill restricts teachers' speech.