diff --git a/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/serializers.py b/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/serializers.py
index 8eeb7e10278a..6cc18605df9f 100644
--- a/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/serializers.py
+++ b/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/serializers.py
@@ -356,7 +356,7 @@ def _update_course_configuration(
             }
         # toogle discussion tab is_hidden
         for tab in course.tabs:
-            if tab.tab_id == 'discussion' and tab.is_hidden != instance.enabled:
+            if tab.tab_id == 'discussion' and tab.is_hidden == instance.enabled:
                 tab.is_hidden = not instance.enabled
                 save = True
                 break