BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1294: Model ethnic studies curric.

Requiring development of a model ethnic studies curriculum.

Summary

Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to develop a model ethnic studies curriculum for use in grades 7 through 12.
Directs the SPI to establish an advisory committee to aid in the development of the model ethnic studies curriculum.
Encourages public schools with students in grades 7 through 12 to offer an ethnic studies course that incorporates the model ethnic studies curriculum.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1294), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to an ethnic studies curriculum for public school students;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 8, 2018Referred to Education.
Jan 8, 2018Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 16, 2017Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 14, 2017Minority; do not pass.
Feb 14, 2017ED - Majority; do pass.
Feb 14, 2017Minority; without recommendation.
Jan 16, 2017First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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