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AK SB131

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/3/2024

Primary Sponsor

Elvi Gray-Jackson

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Origin

Senate

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires each school district in Alaska to establish and provide a department-approved program for students in kindergarten through grade 12 covering Asian American and Pacific Islander history and contributions in the United States.

  • Mandates that instructional materials used in the program portray the cultural and economic diversity of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

  • Applies the definition of "school district" from Alaska Statute 14.30.350 to this requirement.

  • Introduced April 21, 2023 by Senators Gray-Jackson and Kawasaki, referred to State Affairs Committee.

Legislative Description

Asian American/pacific Islander Program

Education

Last Action

CROSS SPONSOR(S): WRIGHT

5/15/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules5/8/2024
Education5/6/2024
State Affairs4/21/2023

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