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GA HB706

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Solomon Adesanya

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "the history of Black Americans, including both the struggles and the triumphs of Black Americans throughout the history of the United States and the contributions of Black Americans to American society" as a required topic under transformational movements in American history for high school coursework

  • Requires each local education agency to conduct educational programs and activities equal to at least one class period addressing Black American history, including struggles, triumphs, and contributions to American society

  • Encourages schools to focus these educational programs and activities during the month of February

  • Amends Georgia's Quality Basic Education Act (Code Section 20-2-142.1) with an effective date for the 2025-2026 school year

Legislative Description

Quality Basic Education Act; history of Black Americans; provide coursework

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Education3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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