The University of Texas System passed new restrictions Thursday that limit how “controversial topics” can be taught in the classroom, raising concerns about the rigor and quality of education students will receive.

University of Texas Regents voted unanimously to limit when controversial topics can be discussed at college, but critics say the policy is too vague.

The University of Texas Board of Regents voted Thursday to approve a proposed policy that would change the UT system's rules for faculty around teaching "controversial topics."

The new policy has raised concerns among academic freedom advocates who worry it restricts faculty's ability to respond to student questions on past and current events and challenge students to think about the future. They worry avoiding "controversial topics" could lead to censorship that will leave students ill-prepared to become field experts.

The University of Texas System Board of Regents this week will consider how controversial topics are taught. It's a move driven by conservative new laws that critics say target LGBTQ+ students and DEI programs.

University of Texas System Board of Regents approved rule allowing students to graduate without studying "unnecessarily controversial subjects."

The new guidelines instruct faculty to take a “broad and balanced approach” to the discussion and teaching of controversial issues.

The University of Texas System Board of Regents passed a policy Thursday that will limit how and when "controversial topics" can be taught.

The policy states faculty should "ensure a broad and balanced approach" to teaching controversial and contested issues. But the policy does not define controversial.