The Senate Resolution No. by Senators Bouie and others 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 resolution follows a controversial endorsement by the state Superintendent of Education, Cade Brumley, of videos produced by PragerU, a right-wing media nonprofit. Critics have raised concerns about the content of these videos, which they argue promote misleading narratives on topics such as slavery, racism, and immigration, as well as contain anti-Semitic themes.
The resolution highlights the potential negative impact of using such videos in classrooms, emphasizing the need for educational materials that align with the values of inclusivity and factual accuracy. It calls for the prohibition of these videos to ensure that the educational environment remains humane and just, in accordance with the goals outlined in the Louisiana Constitution. The resolution will be transmitted to the relevant educational authorities for consideration.