HF320 Summary

• Establishes goals to increase the percentage of teachers of color and American Indian teachers by at least two percentage points annually, targeting a teaching workforce that reflects student diversity by 2040.

• Requires school districts to adopt strategic plans incorporating ethnic studies curriculum, antiracist and culturally sustaining education practices, and strategies to ensure equitable access to diverse and effective teachers.

• Prohibits school mascots depicting American Indian tribes or customs (unless granted exemption by tribal authorities by January 1, 2024) and allows American Indian students to wear tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies.

• Expands teacher recruitment and preparation programs through hiring bonuses ($4,000-$10,000), grants for institutions serving teachers of color, mentorship programs, and "Grow Your Own" pathways for community members seeking teaching licenses.

• Appropriates approximately $49 million over two fiscal years (2024-2025) for grants supporting teacher diversity initiatives, curriculum improvements, and professional development focused on closing opportunity gaps for students of color and American Indian students.