The bill would add Asian Pacific American history to existing federal American history and civics education programs. It includes educator and student programs, national activities, and the National Assessment of Educational Progress. It also provides for work with the Smithsonian Institution’s Asian Pacific American Center to offer educational programs and resources.
Students and educators may encounter Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history through the covered education programs. The bill does not specify changes to every school’s curriculum.
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Congress’s findings say these histories are often overlooked in school materials and are an important part of American history. The findings also describe the contributions and experiences of these communities.
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