Slavery to second graders in Texas would be described as "involuntary relocation" under new social studies standards being considered by the state's education board.
According to the Texas Tribune, a group of nine teachers submitted an idea for a new social studies curriculum to the State Board of Education. What children learn in the state's public schools is updated once a decade.
One year ago, Texas passed a law to eliminate topics from schools that make students feel uncomfortable.
During a June 15 meeting, Aicha Davis, a Democrat who represents Dallas and Fort Worth, raised concerns that the term was not representative of the slave trade. The board urged the group to carefully examine the language used to describe the events.
Davis told The Texas Tribune that it was not acceptable to say what their intentions were.
Students should compare journeys to America, including voluntary Irish immigration and the forced relocation of African people during colonial times, according to part of the proposed draft standards.
Texas' public education system has become politicized in recent years with lawmakers passing legislation to dictate how race and slavery should be taught in schools and conservative groups pouring large amounts of money into school board races
A student noticed wording in a textbook that referred to slaves who were brought to America as workers. The publisher apologized and said they would increase the number of reviewers.
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