Requires the observation of black history month in school districts
HB 1475 requires public school districts to hold educational programs and activities honoring the history of Black Americans during the month of February. The law mandates that these events include a period of time at least as long as one standard class period. School boards must work with individual school administrators to decide the specific content and format of these programs. This bill directly affects public school systems by establishing a new requirement for curriculum and events focused on Black American struggles and triumphs.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2023
Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 1, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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