The House Resolution urges the Louisiana Department of Education and the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to prohibit the use of certain "edu-tainment" videos, specifically those produced by PragerU, in classrooms. The resolution highlights concerns that these videos promote discriminatory and anti-Semitic content, as well as conservative viewpoints that may misrepresent historical events and social issues. The resolution references a recent endorsement by the state superintendent of Education for PragerU's videos, which has faced criticism from educators and historians for their perceived inaccuracies and ideological bias.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of providing a humane and just educational environment, as outlined in the Louisiana Constitution, and calls for the rejection of materials that do not align with these values. It requests that the state education authorities take action to ensure that educational tools used in classrooms do not promote indoctrination or discriminatory views, thereby safeguarding the integrity of the educational system in Louisiana. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the state superintendent and the president of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.