Instructing Speech & Debate and LEARNS Act, Part II

Location: Meeting Room 1

Description: With the active implementation of the LEARNS Act and the start of a new school year, this session will continue conversations from Summer Worksop on ACTAA’s position statement on indoctrination in the classroom and establishing norms to assist teachers and students participate in our activity within Arkansas L.E.A.R.N.S..

Interest Areas: Forensics & Debate

Session Resources:

• A.C.A. § 6-16-156. Indoctrination

• A.C.A. § 6-16-157. Child sexual abuse instruction

• A.C.A. §  6-16-1006. Parental notice and consent

• A.C.A. § 5-27-212. Furnishing a harmful item to a minor.

• National Joint-Statement on Freedom of Expression (i.e., ETA, NSDA, NFHS, etc.)

• Examples of Indoctrination Violations thus far.

• Proposed Statement on Discrimination and Indoctrination

• Program/ Classroom Guidance on Discrimination and Indoctrination