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Arizona House OKs critical race theory ban in constitution

A ban on teaching critical race theory has become a major political talking point for Republicans nationwide.

PHOENIX — Editor's Note: The above video is from an earlier broadcast.

Republicans in the Arizona House have approved a measure that will ask voters to amend the state constitution to ban the teaching of so-called “critical race theory” in schools and bar any preferential treatment based on race. 

A ban on teaching critical race theory has become a major political talking point for Republicans nationwide. 

It is not taught in Arizona’s schools, but that has not stopped lawmakers from enacting a ban last year. The state Supreme Court struck it down because it was unconstitutionally included in the budget. 

Thursday's 31-28 party-line vote in the GOP-controlled House sends the measure to the Senate. If it is approved there, it goes on the November ballot.

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