H.C.R. No. 9 Summary

• Urges the Department of Education to include social issues and historical perspectives of gender identity, sexual orientation, and religious practices in its social science curriculum.

• Cites research showing that students feel safer in school when receiving education that includes diverse perspectives and that diversity education increases cultural competence and reduces discriminatory stereotyping.

• References the Department's anchor standard SS.9-12.5.1 emphasizing the importance of students identifying local, regional, and global problems using interdisciplinary lenses.

• Requires transmission of certified copies to the Governor, Chairperson of the Board of Education, and Superintendent of Education.