Maryland HB1059 establishes a grant program for educators to access professional development in Asian American history and funds school libraries to.

Maryland HB1059 mandates the State Department of Education to evaluate and include Asian American history training programs from specific entities in its continuing professional development program. The bill establishes the Asian American History Grant Program, which provides educators with up to $2,000 to cover costs related to obtaining professional development points through these programs. Additionally, school libraries can apply for up to $1,000 per year to purchase age-appropriate materials on Asian American and Pacific Islander history.

Maryland HB1059 establishes a grant program for educators to access professional development in Asian American history and funds school libraries to.

Maryland HB1059 mandates the State Department of Education to evaluate and include Asian American history training programs from specific entities in its continuing professional development program. The bill establishes the Asian American History Grant Program, which provides educators with up to $2,000 to cover costs related to obtaining professional development points through these programs. Additionally, school libraries can apply for up to $1,000 per year to purchase age-appropriate materials on Asian American and Pacific Islander history.