PHOENIX — The history curriculum in Arizona schools may soon expand to include references to Asian-American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders’ role in the state.
That’s because the Arizona Senate has bipartisan support for a bill to integrate AAPI history in Arizona’s K-12 classrooms.
Republican Sen. John Kavanagh, who sponsored Senate Bill 1301, told the House Education Committee it’s necessary on Tuesday.
“There is currently no requirement anywhere in the curriculum to teach anything about Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders,” Kavanagh said. “I think it’s reasonable to discuss the history of these groups, their cultural accomplishments and contributions to the country.”
What impact would AAPI history law have on Arizona schools?
If the law passes, schools would be required to teach Asian-American history in the 2028-29 school year.
“This is not an onerous bill. We’re not saying you have to have a full-semester course in high school,” Kavanagh said. “We’re just …
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