The Senate Resolution No. 152 urges the Louisiana Department of Education and the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to prohibit the use of "edu-tainment" videos that are deemed discriminatory and anti-Semitic in educational settings. This request follows a controversial endorsement by the state Superintendent of Education, Cade Brumley, of videos produced by PragerU, a right-wing media organization. Critics, including educators and historians, have raised concerns about the content of these videos, which they argue promote misleading narratives on topics such as slavery, racism, and immigration, while also containing anti-Semitic themes.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of providing a humane and just educational environment, as outlined in the Louisiana Constitution, and highlights the potential negative impact of using such videos in classrooms. It calls for immediate action to ensure that educational materials align with values of inclusivity and factual accuracy, thereby protecting students from indoctrination and promoting a balanced understanding of history and social issues. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the state superintendent and the president of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.