Elementary and Secondary Education - Curriculum - Importance of Diversity

This Senate Joint Resolution (SJ 5) is a non-binding policy statement acknowledging the importance of inclusive curricula in Maryland's public schools. It directs all Maryland elementary and secondary schools to ensure curricula include the history and experiences of communities that have faced discrimination based on disability, ethnicity, gender, indigenous affiliation, race, religion, or sexual orientation. The resolution states that curricula should reflect the diversity of Maryland students' lived experiences and promote a complete education. It does not mandate specific curriculum changes but affirms the state's commitment to representation and inclusion in education.