Critical Race Theory Ban States 2026

Critical Race Theory Status

No Ban Attempt

Proposed or In-Process

Signed into Law or Similarly Approved

Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled

	State	Critical Race Theory Status↓
	Alabama	Signed into Law or Similarly Approved
	Arkansas	Signed into Law or Similarly Approved
	Florida	Signed into Law or Similarly Approved
	Georgia	Signed into Law or Similarly Approved
	Idaho	Signed into Law or Similarly Approved
	Indiana	Signed into Law or Similarly Approved
	Iowa	Signed into Law or Similarly Approved
	Kentucky	Signed into Law or Similarly Approved
	Louisiana	Signed into Law or Similarly Approved
	Mississippi	Signed into Law or Similarly Approved
	Montana	Signed into Law or Similarly Approved
	North Dakota	Signed into Law or Similarly Approved
	Oklahoma	Signed into Law or Similarly Approved
	South Carolina	Signed into Law or Similarly Approved
	South Dakota	Signed into Law or Similarly Approved
	Tennessee	Signed into Law or Similarly Approved
	Texas	Signed into Law or Similarly Approved
	Utah	Signed into Law or Similarly Approved
	Virginia	Signed into Law or Similarly Approved
	Wyoming	Signed into Law or Similarly Approved
	Connecticut	Proposed or In-Process
	Missouri	Proposed or In-Process
	New Jersey	Proposed or In-Process
	North Carolina	Proposed or In-Process
	Alaska	Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled
	Arizona	Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled
	Colorado	Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled
	Illinois	Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled
	Kansas	Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled
	Maine	Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled
	Maryland	Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled
	Michigan	Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled
	Minnesota	Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled
	Nebraska	Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled
	New Hampshire	Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled
	New Mexico	Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled
	New York	Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled
	Ohio	Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled
	Oregon	Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled
	Pennsylvania	Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled
	Rhode Island	Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled
	Washington	Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled
	West Virginia	Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled
	Wisconsin	Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled
	California	No Ban Attempt
	Delaware	No Ban Attempt
	District of Columbia	No Ban Attempt
	Hawaii	No Ban Attempt
	Massachusetts	No Ban Attempt
	Nevada	No Ban Attempt
	Vermont	No Ban Attempt

Critical Race Theory (CRT) A body of legal and academic scholarship that examines the relationship between race, law, and public institutions. Some states have enacted or proposed laws restricting how related concepts may be taught in public schools.

States That Have Approved Restrictions on Critical Race Theory

In some states, laws or official policies have been adopted that restrict how certain concepts related to race and identity can be taught in public schools. These measures typically limit classroom instruction that presents ideas such as inherent racial superiority, collective responsibility for historical actions, or similar concepts tied to race or sex.

When a state is marked as “Signed into Law or Similarly Approved,” it means a restriction has been formally adopted through legislation, an executive order, a state board action, or another legally binding policy. The table shows which states currently fall into this category under their existing education laws.

States Where CRT Restrictions Have Been Proposed

In several states, legislation has been introduced that would restrict how certain concepts related to race, identity, or historical responsibility are discussed in public school classrooms. These proposals often focus on limiting instruction involving what lawmakers describe as “divisive concepts,” though the specific language and scope of the bills can vary widely from state to state.

States labeled “Proposed or In-Process” have seen bills introduced or policy proposals considered by lawmakers or education authorities. These measures have not yet become law but remain part of ongoing legislative or policy discussions about how race-related topics are addressed in school curricula.

States Where CRT Ban Efforts Have Been Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled

In some states, lawmakers have proposed restrictions on critical race theory or related classroom instruction, but those efforts did not ultimately take effect. Proposed legislation may be vetoed by a governor, ruled unconstitutional by a court, or fail to advance through the legislative process.

States listed as “Vetoed, Overturned, or Stalled” have seen attempts to enact CRT-related restrictions that were introduced but did not become enforceable policy. These outcomes reflect the varied legislative and political responses across the country to proposals addressing how race-related concepts may be taught in public schools.

States Without CRT Ban Attempts

A small number of states and jurisdictions have not introduced legislation or formal policies aimed at restricting the teaching of critical race theory or related concepts in public schools. In these places, lawmakers and education authorities have not pursued measures similar to those proposed or adopted elsewhere.

States labeled “No Ban Attempt” in the table indicate that no significant legislative or policy effort to restrict CRT-related instruction has been introduced based on the available data. This does not necessarily mean debates about curriculum have not occurred, only that no formal ban proposal has been recorded.