Oklahomans concerned contentious law impacts teaching of ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ history

Nuria Martinez-Keel October 23, 2023 1 min read

Nuria Martinez-Keel
NC Newsline

Excerpt: With the movie release of “Killers of the Flower Moon” only days away, questions still persist about Oklahoma schools’ ability to teach the historical events depicted in the film. The source of the uncertainty is House Bill 1775, a 2021 state law regulating classroom discussions on race and gender.

Tribal leaders have called on the state Legislature to repeal the law, citing widespread confusion and fear among educators who worry teaching unvarnished American and Indigenous history could put them at risk. Educators could lose their teaching license and schools face an accreditation penalty if found in violation of HB 1775.

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