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Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History in Schools

This act aims to enrich the school history curriculum by including the contributions and experiences of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. This will provide students with a more complete picture of United States history, which can help in understanding the country's cultural and social diversity.
Key points
Mandatory inclusion of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history in elementary and secondary school history curricula.
Support for teachers with educational materials and programs on this topic, in cooperation with institutions like the Smithsonian Institution.
Changes to how history learning progress is assessed to include the newly introduced content.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3551
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Process start date: 2025-05-21
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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 119_HR_3551.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory inclusion of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history in elementary and secondary school history curricula.
  • Support for teachers with educational materials and programs on this topic, in cooperation with institutions like the Smithsonian Institution.
  • Changes to how history learning progress is assessed to include the newly introduced content.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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