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WA SB5574
Bill
Status
1/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
T'wina Nobles
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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An advisory committee will be established to develop curriculum frameworks and identify instructional materials, with members receiving compensation; the committee expires June 30, 2028
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School districts must submit annual compliance reports beginning June 30, 2030, confirming instruction is planned, ongoing, and systematic
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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