Board seeks book influence

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"Every year, some board members demonstrate that given the opportunity, they would edit and change textbooks based not on the facts, but on their personal beliefs," he said. "This is a road you don't want to do down if you want a good education system. The Legislature knew that, and that is why they passed the 1995 law. And it's why they have refused to change the law since then."

Mr. Quinn said the board is now "trying to do an end run" around the Legislature.

"We would be left with textbooks that reflect the personal and political beliefs of board members if the attorney general rules in their favor," he added.

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