Evolution to Critical Race Theory: Kentucky Legislative Curriculum Bans in 1922 and 2022.

This article draws from primary and secondary historical sources such as public policy documents, speeches, and media reports to trace attempts made by the Kentucky legislature to ban controversial topics in public school curriculum—evolution in 1922 and critical race theory in 2022. Kingdon's multiple streams framework (MSF) serves as the model for this historical and contemporary comparative education policy analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]