Bill > LD957

This bill amends existing state law to integrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history into the statewide system of learning results, meaning these historical topics will be considered when setting educational standards and graduation requirements. Specifically, it adds this history to the list of required subjects alongside American history, African American studies, Maine studies, and the history of genocide, ensuring that instruction in American and Maine history includes this perspective. The bill also mandates that the Department of Education develop resources, convene a volunteer advisory group composed of experts and community members, provide guidance and best practices for teaching this history, and establish a process for local school districts to audit their curricula for equitable representation. A report on the implementation progress is due by April 1, 2030, and the changes to the law will take effect on July 1, 2029, or when the next major review of educational standards occurs, whichever is sooner, with $15,000 allocated for the advisory group.

Education

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