Two Republican-sponsored bills would restrict how schools teach about and discuss issues like race, sexual orientation and gender in Indiana classrooms.

The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus said Gov. Mike Braun’s executive order ending diversity, equity and inclusion in state government sends a message that Indiana doesn’t care about fairness.

The Carmel Clay School Board candidates who win this November will determine the political makeup of the five-member board and could greatly influence the future of the district.

A new Office of Equity, Belonging and Inclusion is part of the 2024 budget proposal in Indianapolis.