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This bill establishes that African American studies is an important academic field that explores the history, culture, and achievements of people of African descent in the United States and the African diaspora, recognizing its value in providing multicultural perspectives and enhancing historical understanding, particularly for African American students. Building on previous legislative efforts to integrate African American history and related topics into the curriculum for students in grades seven through 12, this bill directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to convene a work group. This work group, composed of representatives from various educational, community, and civil rights organizations, as well as students and families, will identify existing African American studies curricula and instructional materials used in high schools and colleges across the country, including by consulting with faculty at historically black colleges and universities. The OSPI will then report a list of these identified curricula and materials to the legislature by December 1, 2027, with the aim that Washington public schools will select from this list to offer African American studies to students in grades seven through 12. This section of the bill will expire on July 1, 2028.

Education

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2666&Year=2025&Initiative=false