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WA SB5574

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

T'wina Nobles

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction must adopt Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander history learning standards as part of state social studies standards by September 1, 2028

  • School districts must provide K-12 instruction on Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander history beginning in the 2029-30 school year, covering topics including civil rights contributions from the 19th century to present, individual achievements in government and sciences, and community contributions to U.S. development

  • An advisory committee will be established to develop curriculum frameworks and identify instructional materials, with members receiving compensation; the committee expires June 30, 2028

  • School districts must submit annual compliance reports beginning June 30, 2030, confirming instruction is planned, ongoing, and systematic

  • The curriculum supplements but does not supersede existing requirements for the "Since Time Immemorial" tribal history curriculum or other ethnic studies materials

Legislative Description

Revised for 1st substitute: Providing instruction on Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Latino American, and Black American history in public schools.

Last Action

Senate Rules "X" file.

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/22/2026
Early Learning & K-12 Education1/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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