Summary
Texas A&M University System now requires professors to get approval from the school president before discussing certain race and gender topics in class. This new policy applies to all 12 schools in the system and seems to be a first for public universities in Texas. Critics say the policy could harm academic freedom and might violate First Amendment rights.
Key Facts
- Texas A&M University System implemented a new policy requiring approval for some race and gender topics.
- The policy affects all 12 schools in the Texas A&M University System.
- Professors need approval from the campus president to teach topics related to race, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
- The policy aims to stop courses from promoting "race or gender ideology."
- Critics argue the policy could limit academic freedom and breach First Amendment rights.
- This policy comes after a student confronted an instructor over gender identity lessons, leading to the instructor's firing.
- President Donald Trump has criticized universities over diversity and inclusion practices.
- The Texas A&M policy is the first of its kind in the Texas public university system.
