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Tucson School District Bans Mexican American Studies

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    The Tucson Unified School District may see penalties in the millions

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In other news one Arizona school district could soon face millions of dollars in penalties and delays in funding.

All because of a Mexican American study program joining us now live from.

More on the story Casey -- -- Casey.

Hey there of of the Tucson you know unified school district actually we've actually created this ethnic studies program about ten years ago and it makes sense.

Considering about 61%.

Of the total student population here is Hispanic.

And at that time other urban school districts around the country also created similar programs the idea to address the needs of a specific population to help them.

Succeed in school but top education officials here.

In Arizona say that two sons of Mexican American studies program.

Actually violates state law because the curriculum and lesson plans were never approved by the school board.

And a judge recently agreed saying because of that failed oversight the classes -- and I'm quoting here promoting racial resentment and activism against white people.

We have no problem.

With a history class talking about historical injustices he becomes problematic though when you take very historical incidents.

And you interpret it in racial terms put in a racial context and use that to inflame.

A low income Hispanic.

Minority -- -- a white Caucasian majority.

Then it becomes toxic.

And now the school board must vote on what to do next to get the program in compliance with state standards or end it all together.

Many parents and students are outraged saying the class is merely promote.

-- -- history literature and social awareness a federal lawsuit has already been filed saying that this state law.

Is unconstitutional.

Didn't infringes on First Amendment right spoke to students and teachers and while many people say teachers have no first amendment rights -- we.

Putting forth in our position with the teachers have to have some first amendment rights to teach an adopted curriculum.

-- adopted approved curriculum.

-- the school board is expected to take this issue up this coming Tuesday if they do not follow the Department of Education guidelines millions and millions of dollars in funding will be withheld.

From the entire school district here in Tucson.

-- -- big controversy there thank you very much that I.

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