A federal appeals court has rejected claims that a state’s curriculum law is unconstitutionally vague, ruling that the banned concepts—such as critical race theory and divisive topics in history—are clearly defined enough to withstand legal challenges. Plaintiffs had argued the law was overly broad, but judges found no ambiguity in its restrictions. The decision could have significant implications for how schools approach certain educational materials. Legal experts will now weigh whether further appeals may follow.
A divided three-judge panel ruled that it saw “no vagueness” in the concepts barred by the curriculum law, which plaintiffs argued was “overbroad.”
