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REFERENCE TITLE: African American history; curriculum; appropriation |
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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fourth Legislature Second Regular Session 2020
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HB 2860 |
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Introduced by Representatives Peten: Bolding, Cano, Cobb, DeGrazia, Fernandez, Friese, Gabaldón, Hernandez D, Lieberman, Pawlik, Powers Hannley, Rodriguez, Salman, Teller
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AN ACT
amending Title 15, chapter 2, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-249.16; amending Title 15, chapter 7, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-701.02; amending section 41‑532, Arizona Revised Statutes; appropriating monies; relating to school instruction.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 15, chapter 2, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 15-249.16, to read:
15-249.16. Clearinghouse of recommended history curricula
The department of education in consultation with the Arizona commission of African‑American affairs shall establish a clearinghouse of recommended history curricula that includes age‑appropriate and culturally competent history materials, resources and textbooks that address the following:
1. The African slave trade.
2. Slavery in the United States of America.
3. The vestiges of slavery in the United States of America.
4. The contributions of African‑American individuals to this state and society.
Sec. 2. Title 15, chapter 7, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 15-701.02, to read:
15-701.02. Instruction on African American history
In adopting the course of study and competency requirements pursuant to sections 15‑701 and 15‑701.01, the state board of education shall include a requirement that culturally competent and accurate African‑American history be included in history courses.
Sec. 3. Section 41-532, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
41-532. Powers and duties; information; report
A. The commission shall assist and support state and federal agencies in assisting African-Americans in this state to develop mutual goals, to design projects for achieving goals and to implement their plans projects. The commission shall also:
1. Advise the governor on policies, procedures, legislation and rules that affect the African-American community and that will enable this state to be responsive to the needs of the African-American community.
2. Assist local African-American community groups in developing strategies and programs that will expand and enhance the social, cultural and economic status of the African-American community.
3. Develop, review and recommend to the governor policies in the areas of health and human services, housing, education, employment, business formation and development, public accommodations and contracting and procedures.
4. Serve as a liaison to federal, state and local agencies to ensure that programs affecting African-Americans are effectively used and that benefits accrue equitably to members of the African-American community.
5. Work for greater understanding and improved relationships between African-Americans and non-African-Americans by creating an awareness of the legal, social and economic needs of African-Americans in this state.
6. Where appropriate, conduct periodic conferences throughout this state to inform African-Americans of the opportunities available to them through state and private sources, to encourage them to share their history and culture with other Arizonans, to participate in the social and political processes of their communities and to learn from conference participants about their needs and problems.
7. Consult with the department of education in establishing the clearinghouse of recommended history curricula pursuant to section 15‑249.16.
8. In consultation with the department of education, conduct quarterly workshops and annual conferences for educators, school administrators and other public school personnel regarding the extent and breadth of education on all of the following:
(a) The African slave trade.
(b) Slavery in the United States of America.
(c) The vestiges of slavery in the United States of America.
(d) The contributions of African‑American individuals to this state and society.
B. State and local public officers and employees, on request, shall furnish the commission with information that it may require for its purposes except information that is not subject to disclosure pursuant to a provision of law.
C. The commission shall make a written annual report giving an account of its proceedings, transactions, findings and recommendations to the governor and the legislature and may submit the recommendations to the legislature in the form of proposed legislation.
D. The commission may apply for, accept, receive and spend public and private gifts or grants of money or property on those terms and conditions as imposed by the donor and for implementation of the commission's internal operations.
E. The commission may accept, receive and spend fees collected at the Arizona African-American town hall to defer expenses for the Arizona African‑American town hall.
Sec. 4. Appropriation; Arizona commission of African-American affairs; clearinghouse of recommended history curricula; workshops and conferences; exemption
A. The sum of $1,000,000 is appropriated from the state general fund in fiscal year 2020‑2021 to the Arizona commission of African‑American affairs for the purposes prescribed in this act.
B. The appropriation made in subsection A of this section is exempt from the provisions of section 35‑190, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to lapsing of appropriations.