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The Illinois Governor Is Expected to Sign a Bill That Will Require Asian-American History Education in Schools

A bill that would require Asian American history lessons be taught in Illinois schools cleared the final hurdle in the state legislature on Monday, and will now head to the governor’s desk for signature.

The bill, dubbed the Teaching Equitable Asian-American History Act (TEAACH), would mandate that beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, history curriculums in public elementary and high schools must include “a unit of instruction studying the events of Asian American history,” including the history of Asian Americans in Illinois and the Midwest and their contributions toward advancing civil rights from the 19th century forward.

The legislation also says the State Superintendent of Education can prepare and make available instructional materials for all school boards that can be used as a “guideline” for developing units of instruction.

Read the source article at The Hill

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