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Expanding American History: Teaching Asian American and Pacific Islander Contributions.

This bill authorizes federal grants to integrate the history of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders into K-12 education programs nationwide. It aims to ensure students learn about the crucial contributions, cultural impact, and historical struggles, including discriminatory laws, of these communities, moving beyond a Eurocentric curriculum. The goal is to provide a more complete and accurate understanding of American history for all students.
Key points
Requires federal education programs and grants for history and civics to explicitly include Asian Pacific American history.
Funds educational programs focusing on AANHPI contributions, discriminatory laws, and their relevance to modern issues.
Amends existing laws (like the Elementary and Secondary Education Act) to mandate the inclusion of this history in curriculum development and teacher training.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1702
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2023-05-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1702.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires federal education programs and grants for history and civics to explicitly include Asian Pacific American history.
  • Funds educational programs focusing on AANHPI contributions, discriminatory laws, and their relevance to modern issues.
  • Amends existing laws (like the Elementary and Secondary Education Act) to mandate the inclusion of this history in curriculum development and teacher training.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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