SB 273
Requires certain topics in Native American and African American history to be included in the seventh through twelfth grade history curriculum in public schools
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LR Number:
0156S.01I
Last Action:
2/9/2023 - Second Read and Referred S Education and Workforce Development Committee
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2023

Current Bill Summary

SB 273 - This act modifies provisions of current law prohibiting the State Board of Education from mandating the curriculum, textbooks, or other instructional materials to be used in public schools. Under this act, the Board shall require that the history curriculum taught in the 7th through 12th grades include certain topics relating to Native American and African American history, as described in the act.

This act is identical to SB 950 (2022) and substantially similar to HB 66 (2023) and HB 1776 (2022).

OLIVIA SHANNON

Amendments

No Amendments Found.