SB 209
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:
0060S.01I
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Last Action:
12/1/2024 - Prefiled
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2025

Current Bill Summary

SB 209 - 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 substantially similar to SB 1103 (2024), SB 273 (2023), SB 950 (2022), HB 1645 (2024), HB 66 (2023), and HB 1776 (2022).

OLIVIA SHANNON

Amendments

No Amendments Found.