An act relating to Holocaust education in public schools

This bill, known as the Vermont Holocaust Studies Act, requires public schools in Vermont to include Holocaust education in their curricula for grades six through 12 starting in the 2024-2025 school year. The legislation mandates that each supervisory union provide at least six hours of age-appropriate instruction annually, integrated into existing subjects like global citizenship or English language arts. The Vermont Agency of Education will support schools by identifying resources, offering professional development, and advising educators on implementing the required content. The bill defines the Holocaust as the Nazi regime's persecution and murder of approximately six million Jews and millions of others, and outlines specific learning objectives including understanding genocide prevention, human rights protection, and the roles of citizens in combating discrimination.