The Nebraska Board of Regents rejected a resolution banning “any imposition” of critical race theory in the university system.
During a public hearing before the vote at the Friday meeting, University of Nebraska-Kearney student Caleb Hendrickson said its about free speech and academic freedom…
Regent Jim Pillen, who introduced the resolution, said its an effort to avoid extremes…
Regent Tim Clare said the resolution was beyond the power of the board..
The vote to reject the resolution was five to three. Pillen and Governor Pete Rickets have said they will continue to oppose any imposition of CRT in state education.
