SB420

Enacting the Holocaust education act to require school districts to provide instruction on Holocaust education and awareness as part of the social studies curriculum for students in grades six through 12.

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

Kansas SB420 mandates Holocaust education in social studies for students in grades six through 12.

Kansas SB420, known as the Holocaust education act, requires school districts to incorporate Holocaust education and awareness into the social studies curriculum for students in grades six through 12. This instruction aims to provide students with essential knowledge and skills to recognize and uphold human value and prevent future atrocities. The curriculum may utilize materials and guidelines developed by the state board of education and may include participation in learning projects about the Holocaust.

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Education Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 30

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Education

Jan 29

Senate

Senate Introduced