SB 131 Alaska Senate · 33rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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

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