An Act requiring education in the history and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
This bill requires all public school districts in Alaska to create a state-approved curriculum for students from kindergarten through grade 12. The program must include lessons on the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, as well as their contributions to the United States. Additionally, schools must use instructional materials that highlight the cultural and economic diversity within these communities. The legislation applies to every school district operating under the state's education code.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 21, 2023
Last action May 15, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
46
Key actions
5
Committee
5
May 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
(H) Moved SB 131 Out of Committee
lower
May 8, 2024
Committee
(H) REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 3, 2024
Upper · Passed
(S) TRANSMITTED TO (H)
upper
May 3, 2024
Upper · Passed
(S) PASSED Y19 N- E1
upper
Apr 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
(S) Moved SB 131 Out of Committee -- Please Note Time Change --
upper
Mar 13, 2024
Committee
(S) FIN REFERRAL ADDED
upper
Mar 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
(S) Moved SB 131 Out of Committee
upper
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Elvi Gray-Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Wielechowski
DDemocratic
Co
Calvin Schrage
IIndependent
Co
Donny Olson
DDemocratic
Co
Forrest Dunbar
DDemocratic
Co
Gary Stevens
RRepublican
Co
Jennie Armstrong
DDemocratic
Co
Matt Claman
DDemocratic
Co
Scott Kawasaki
DDemocratic
Co
Stanley Wright
RRepublican
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