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AR SB707
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/21/2021
Primary Sponsor
Joyce Elliott
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AI Summary
- Creates the Culturally Relevant and Inclusive Education Practices Advisory Committee to be established and appointed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Committee membership shall include geographically, ethnically, and religiously diverse representation of teachers, curriculum specialists, principals, superintendents, advocates, higher education institutions, parents, legislators, and community organizations
- Committee shall recommend content additions to 2021-2022 history and social studies academic standards including the Holocaust, slavery, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, indigenous peoples' history, and underrepresented groups in American history
- Committee shall recommend division guidelines for age-appropriate anti-bias education covering individual biases, institutional discrimination, responses to racism and bigotry, and updates to teacher preparation and professional development requirements
- Committee recommendations shall be submitted to the Governor, State Board of Education, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, House Education Committee Chair, and Senate Education Committee Chair
Legislative Description
To Create The Culturally Relevant And Inclusive Education Practices Advisory Committee.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
10/15/2021
Committee Referrals
Education4/21/2021
Full Bill Text
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