Ga. Proposal Would Ease State Textbook Control

By Karen Diegmueller

The rejection of a controversial series of mathematics textbooks has prompted some Georgia policymakers to re-examine the statewide adoption of classroom materials.

Although the issue is framed largely in terms of local versus state control, the flap has also encompassed the broader issues of national standards and the potential for censorship.

Rep. Charles C. Smith Jr., a Democrat, has introduced legislation that would give local districts more control over...