Black History is American History Act
This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require that Black history be included in all federally supported American history and civics education programs. It directly affects K-12 public schools receiving federal education funding by mandating that curriculum frameworks, teacher training, and national assessments explicitly incorporate Black history as part of American history. The key mechanism is adding "which shall include Black history" to existing provisions across multiple sections of the law, including classroom instruction, teacher academies, and national assessments. This change ensures Black history is integrated into established educational standards rather than creating new programs.
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Introduction
Feb 2023
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Introduced Feb 1, 2023
Last action Feb 1, 2023
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Feb 1, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Feb 1, 2023
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 69 co-sponsors
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Joyce Beatty
DDemocratic
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Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
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Al Green
DDemocratic
Co
Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
Co
André Carson
DDemocratic
Co
Andy Kim
DDemocratic
Co
Ayanna Pressley
DDemocratic
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Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
Co
Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
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Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
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Daniel S. Goldman
DDemocratic
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