Moves the Amistad Commission from the department of state to the state education department.

This bill relocates the Amistad Commission from the department of state to the state education department. The commission, named in honor of the Amistad case, focuses on African-American history and contributions. It consists of nineteen members, including the commissioner of education and the secretary of state. The commission's responsibilities include recognizing schools excelling in teaching African-American history and offering grants to exemplary teachers. The bill also mandates the commission to prepare reports for the governor and legislature on its findings and recommendations.

Moves the Amistad Commission from the department of state to the state education department.

This bill relocates the Amistad Commission from the department of state to the state education department. The commission, named in honor of the Amistad case, focuses on African-American history and contributions. It consists of nineteen members, including the commissioner of education and the secretary of state. The commission's responsibilities include recognizing schools excelling in teaching African-American history and offering grants to exemplary teachers. The bill also mandates the commission to prepare reports for the governor and legislature on its findings and recommendations.