HB 2209 Summary

• Requires school districts to incorporate instruction on Native American history into existing curricula for kindergarten through grade 12, beginning in the 2022-2023 school year.

• Directs the state board of education to include instruction on tribal history, sovereignty, culture, treaty rights, government, socioeconomic experiences, and current events that is historically accurate, culturally relevant, community-based, contemporary, and developmentally appropriate.

• Mandates the state board of education provide professional development to teachers and administrators on Native American instruction and allow federally recognized tribes in Arizona to collaborate in developing curriculum and professional development.

• Requires the state board of education to submit progress reports to the governor, legislature, and secretary of state by October 15 in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

• Authorizes the state board of education to contract with external entities to develop instruction materials or provide professional development services.