Required instruction in African American history in the elementary and high school grades and making an appropriation. (FE)

2. Includes instruction in the experiences of African Americans in, and the contributions of African Americans to, the origins and development of the United States and this state.

3. Includes instruction in the anthropological migration of people into this state.

4. Includes tools to help pupils analyze history as a means to understand current events and envision a positive multicultural society.

5. Specifies the essential knowledge and associated performance standards regarding African American history that are incorporated into the social studies curriculum in each grade.

The bill also requires the state superintendent to incorporate African American history instruction that is consistent with the model curriculum into the model academic standards for social studies. Public schools, independent charter schools, and private schools must include in their social studies curriculum for every grade, from kindergarten to 12, instruction in African American history that is consistent with the model curriculum. Under the bill, DPI must employ three education consultants to assist schools with updating curriculum and providing African American history instruction.

Finally, under the bill, the state superintendent may not grant a teaching license unless the applicant has received instruction in African American history that is consistent with the model curriculum.