House approves bills limiting K-12 racial teachings, mandating college history course

Democrats argue the measures would stifle K-12 classroom discussions about racism and would intrude on the state's university and community college systems.

North Carolina state Rep. John Torbett, a Republican who represents Gaston County, attends a committee hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023.

North Carolina’s Republican-controlled House on Wednesday passed two bills that would address how racism is taught in K-12 public schools, community colleges and public colleges and universities.