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NC H619
Bill
Status
4/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Ya Liu
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AI Summary
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Amends North Carolina's standard course of study to require age-appropriate units on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history and contributions in courses from elementary through high school.
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Required curriculum units shall cover early Asian immigrant contributions as farmers, miners, fishermen, factory workers, and railroad laborers.
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Required curriculum units shall address challenges and struggles faced by Asian immigrants throughout U.S. history, their role in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, and their status as the fastest growing minority group.
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Required curriculum units shall include contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in government, arts, sciences, and economic, cultural, social, and political developments in North Carolina and the United States.
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Effective upon enactment and applies to courses beginning with the 2024-2025 school year.
Legislative Description
Learning AAPI Contributions in Schools
Curriculum; Education; Elementary Education; Immigration; Minorities; Public; Secondary Education
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
4/17/2023