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Tucson district in turmoil over state ban on ethnic studies

The Tucson Unified School District is considering turning ethnic studies courses into electives. The current setup may be out of compliance with a state law took effect Jan. 1.
Ethnic studies classes illegal in Arizona public schools as of Jan. 1

Much of the controversial Arizona immigration law remains tied up in court, but a law banning ethnic studies in Arizona is set to take effect Saturday. A Tucson school district vows to fight it.

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Tucson district in turmoil over state ban on ethnic studies

Ethnic studies classes illegal in Arizona public schools as of Jan. 1

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