HB7 Presentation notes

HB7 Specified Concepts 1. Members of one race, color, sex, or national origin are morally superior to members of another race, color, sex, or national origin. 2. An individual, by virtue of his or her race, color, sex, or national origin, is inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously. 3. An individual's moral character or status as either privileged or oppressed is necessarily determined by his or her race, color, sex, or national origin. 4. Members of one race, color, sex, or national origin cannot and should not attempt to treat others without respect to race, color, sex, or national origin. 5. An individual, by virtue of his or her race, color, sex, or national origin, bears responsibility for, or should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment because of, actions committed in the past by other members of the same race, color, sex, or national origin. 6. An individual, by virtue of his or her race, color, sex, or national origin, should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment to achieve diversity, equity, or inclusion. 7. An individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress on account of his or her race, color, sex, or national origin. 8. Such virtues as merit, excellence, hard work, fairness, neutrality objectivity, and racial colorblindness are racist or sexist, or were created by members of a particular race, color, sex, or national origin to oppress members of another race, color, sex, or national origin. H.B 7, 117th Cong., 2nd sess.(2022), https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/7 Instructional Guidance Instruction Discussion Fact Opinion Evidence based scholarly material Anecdote Objective Subjective FAQs: Can I teach or train about the advantages enjoyed by some members of our society? • It is okay to discuss (not instruct) these kinds of differences as long as nobody is told: • that they should feel guilty or superior about their respective advantages and disadvantages or • that they are responsible for or the beneficiary of others not having the same advantages or disadvantages. Is it okay to talk about historical events that are racist or sexist in class?  It is okay to discuss these events.  You may not tell students that they are responsible for those events  You may not tell students they should feel guilty because they belong to a particular group that was responsible for the events. I have experienced racism or sexism. Is it okay for me to talk about this in the classroom?  Yes, it is okay to tell your story in discussion not instruction.  You may not tell students they should feel guilty because they belong to a group that committed racist or sexist acts toward you. How do we teach on the concepts described as “unlawful discrimination” when there is so much scientific evidence to support them?  Teaching objectively about any, or all, of the concepts specified in the bill is acceptable and allowed.  Remember that the law prohibits instruction that students are responsible, or should feel guilt, for events that occurred in the past. What does “in an objective manner without endorsement” mean? • This term is not defined by Florida law. • Faculty members who teach in disciplines related to the specified concepts can best protect themselves by using recognized scholarly evidence and opinions and, where applicable, acknowledging alternative evidence-based scholarly opinions on academic subjects What kinds of activities that take place outside the classroom do not fall under the purview of this statute? This statute does not pertain to the following faculty activities:  Faculty speaking engagements outside of a specific course (unless attendance by students within a specific course is mandatory or offered as the only option in exchange for tangible benefits, e.g., extra credit).  Faculty research outside of a specific course (e.g., publishing scholarly articles).  Faculty commentary outside of a specific course (e.g., social media, as long as it is not presented as representative of the University).  Student to student discussions (whether inside or out of class).  Student-generated coursework such as presentations. FAQ on House Bill 7 and Instruction and Training. The University of Central Florida. https://fctl.ucf.edu/teaching-resources/classroom-management/faq-on-hb7-and-instruction-and￾training/ BILL CITATIONS CITATION 760.10 CATCHLINE Unlawful employment practices. LOCATION IN BILL Page 3 1000.05 Discrimination against students and employees in the Florida K-20 public education system prohibited; equality of access required. Page 5 1003.42 Required instruction. Page 12 1006.31 Duties of the Department of Education and school district instructional materials reviewer. Page 22 1006.40 Use of instructional materials allocation; instructional materials, library books, and reference books; repair of books. Page 28 1012.98 School Community Professional Development Act. Page 23 References H.B 7, 117th Cong., 2nd sess.(2022), https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/7 School District of Palm Beach County: Instructional Guidance for FL House Bill Compliance. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kxp6lIqbqY FAQ on House Bill 7 and Instruction and Training. University of Central Florida. https://fctl.ucf.edu/teaching-resources/classroom-management/faq-on-hb7-and-instruction-and￾training/