29 States That Have Banned the Critical Race Theory in the US

4. Arkansas

Adopted at State-Level: 8 Measures

Introduction of the Latest Approved Measure: August 21, 2023 

A 2023 anti-CRT policy by the Arkansas Department of Education states that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools need to submit an annual assurance document ensuring that none of their employees or students have been asked to participate in any trainings or orientations discussing CRT. Arkansas is one of the US states where the critical race theory is banned.