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AR HB1029

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/4/2021

Primary Sponsor

Fred Allen

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 6-16-121(a)(2) to modify requirements for teaching African-American history materials in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) in public schools
  • Requires emphasis on the historic work of American and Arkansas civil rights leaders and events during the civil rights era
  • Specifies Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his pursuit of justice in civil society as required teaching content
  • Adds John W. Walker as an Arkansas civil rights leader to be included in teaching materials regarding African-American history
  • Approved March 4, 2021

Legislative Description

To Include Certain Arkansas Civil Rights Leaders In The Teaching Materials Regarding African-american History In A Public School.

Last Action

Notification that HB1029 is now Act 259

3/4/2021

Committee Referrals

Education2/9/2021
Education1/11/2021

Full Bill Text

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