Allocates the Amistad commission in the department of education, and repeals certain provisions of the arts and cultural affairs law relating to the Amistad commission
Summary
Allocates the Amistad commission to work alongside the department of education and on behalf of students in the state; repeals certain provisions relating to the Amistad commission; requires schools in the state to provide curriculum relating to Black history, slavery, and race.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2023
Last action Jun 3, 2024
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jun 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 1939A
lower
Jun 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION
lower
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Jan 23, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 25 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Stefani Zinerman
DDemocratic
Co
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Cunningham
DDemocratic
Co
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
Chantel Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Clyde Vanel
DDemocratic
Co
Deborah Glick
DDemocratic
Co
Demond Meeks
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Eddie Gibbs
DDemocratic
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