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AR SB707

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/21/2021

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Elliott

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

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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