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AZ SB1441

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Martin Quezada

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Requires the Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop a model ethnic studies curriculum for grades 7-12 by September 1, 2023, designed to prepare students to be global citizens with appreciation for diverse cultures' contributions.

  • Mandates the Superintendent post the model curriculum on their website and periodically update it to incorporate best practices in ethnic studies.

  • Allows public schools serving grades 7-12 to offer ethnic studies courses that incorporate the model curriculum developed under this bill.

  • Establishes an ethnic studies advisory committee composed primarily of educators with ethnic studies teaching experience from public high schools and higher education institutions to recommend state learning standards and advise on curriculum development.

  • The ethnic studies advisory committee provision expires June 30, 2024.

Legislative Description

Model ethnic studies curriculum

School Instruction

Last Action

Senate read second time

1/27/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules1/26/2022
Education Accountability and Reform1/26/2022

Full Bill Text

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