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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
34th Legislature
Bill Summary
An Act requiring education in the history and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
AI Summary
This bill requires all school districts in Alaska to implement a program for students from kindergarten through 12th grade that teaches the history and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States, including materials that reflect their cultural and economic diversity. The Department of Education will provide free curricula and teaching resources on its website to assist school districts in meeting these requirements. A "school district" is defined as it is in AS 14.30.350, which generally refers to local public school systems.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (12)
Elvi Gray-Jackson (D)*,
Ashley Carrick (D),
Matt Claman (D),
Mike Cronk (R),
Forrest Dunbar (D),
James Kaufman (R),
Scott Kawasaki (D),
Gary Stevens (R),
Andi Story (D),
Löki Tobin (D),
Bill Wielechowski (D),
Robert Yundt (R),
Last Action
REFERRED TO FINANCE (on 02/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SB6 |
| BillText | https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/34/Bills/SB0006C.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/34/Bills/SB0006B.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/34/Bills/SB0006A.PDF |
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