(CNN) A bill backed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that would prohibit Florida's public schools and private businesses from making people feel "discomfort" or "guilt" based on their race, sex or national origin received first approval Tuesday by the state's Senate Education Committee. The Republican-controlled committee approved the bill with six Republican senators in favor of the bill and three Democratic senators opposed to it. JUST WATCHED CNN interviews parents worried about critical race theory Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH CNN interviews parents worried about critical race theory 07:20DeSantis also referred to CRT when he announced the proposed legislation at a media event in December, saying the proposed law would help keep CRT out of the schools and out of the workplace, calling it "state-sanctioned racism" that creates a "hostile work environment." Under Florida Department of Education rules that took effect last June, CRT cannot be taught in schools.

Source: CNN January 20, 2022 23:31 UTC