HB4023

Ethnic studies; academic standards; commission

Introduced·2/9/26
Introduced Text

HB4023 establishes an Ethnic Studies Commission to recommend academic standards in social studies, including ethnic studies, for Arizona schools.

HB4023 creates an Ethnic Studies Commission to review the contributions of residents from diverse ethnic backgrounds and recommend academic standards in social studies, including ethnic studies, to the state board of education. The commission is composed of members from the senate, house of representatives, and the governor. The state board of education must consider the commission's recommendations when prescribing academic standards in social studies.

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History

Feb 10

House

House read second time

Feb 9

House

Introduced in House and read first time

Feb 9

House

Assigned to House ED Committee