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Mandating Asian Pacific American History Inclusion in K-12 Education Programs.

This legislation authorizes the Department of Education to award grants for educational programs that integrate the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (APA history) into the standard K-12 curriculum for American history and civics. The goal is to ensure students receive a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of US history, including the contributions, challenges, and experiences of these communities. This aims to provide a more balanced and accurate historical education.
Key points
Requires the inclusion of Asian Pacific American history as an integral part of American history instruction in federally supported education programs.
Authorizes federal grants for schools and eligible entities to develop and implement educational resources focused on APA history.
Amends existing federal education acts, including the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), to reflect this broader historical scope.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2283
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Process start date: 2021-03-29