AZ HB2860

Establishes a clearinghouse of recommended history curricula through the Department of Education in consultation with the Arizona Commission of African-American Affairs, including materials addressing the African slave trade, slavery in the United States, vestiges of slavery, and contributions of African-American individuals.

Requires the state board of education to include culturally competent and accurate African-American history in history courses when adopting course study and competency requirements.

Adds duties to the Arizona Commission of African-American Affairs to consult with the Department of Education on the curriculum clearinghouse and conduct quarterly workshops and annual conferences for educators and school administrators on African-American history topics.

Appropriates $1,000,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2020-2021 to the Arizona Commission of African-American Affairs for implementation of these requirements.

Makes the appropriation exempt from lapsing provisions, allowing unspent funds to carry forward.