Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act

Sponsor: Grace Meng (Democratic-NY)

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Students in federally supported programs would learn more about Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history.

Students would learn a more complete U.S. history through federally supported programs. This bill would make sure K-12 American history classes, teacher training, and national tests include the history of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Teachers would also get new resources for these topics.

What Would Change

Today, K-12 American history classes often leave out or poorly cover the histories of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. If this bill becomes law, federal education acts would be changed to require these histories to be included in American history and civics programs, teacher training, and national student assessments. The Smithsonian Institution's Asian Pacific American Center would also help provide resources.

Key Provisions

Requires American history and civics education programs to include Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history.
Requires the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) for history to include Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history.
Requires Presidential and Congressional Academies for American History and Civics to teach Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history.
Mandates these academies to work with the Smithsonian Institution's Asian Pacific American Center for educational resources.
Requires national activities for American history and civics education to include Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history.

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Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act

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