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CO HB1192

CO HB1192
Inclusion Of American Minorities In Teaching Civil Government


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Introduced
02/20/2019
In Committee
04/19/2019
Crossed Over
03/21/2019
Passed
05/15/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/28/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Concerning the inclusion of matters relating to American minorities in the teaching of social contributions in civil government in public schools, and, in connection therewith, establishing the history, culture, social contributions, and civil government in education commission to make recommendations to include the history, culture, and social contributions of American Indians, Latinos, African Americans, and Asian Americans, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals within these minority groups, the contributions and persecution of religious minorities, and the intersectionality of significant social and cultural features within these communities, in the teaching and content standards for history and civics, and making an appropriation.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the History, Culture, Social Contributions, and Civil Government in Education Commission to make recommendations to the State Board of Education and Department of Education on including the history, culture, and social contributions of American minorities, such as American Indians, Latinos, African Americans, Asian Americans, and the LGBTQ+ community, as well as the contributions and persecution of religious minorities, in the teaching and content standards for history and civics in Colorado public schools. The bill also requires the State Board of Education to consider the commission's recommendations when performing its regular six-year review of the state's education standards.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Governor Signed (on 05/28/2019)

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