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2023 House Bill 327: An Act relating to historical instruction

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Bill Summary

HB 327 would require that any world history or world civilization course offered by a public middle or high school that is not an AP course must include instruction on African history and Native American culture and history. These courses will be designed by the Kentucky Board of Education in partnership with the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage  and the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission.

The KSVT Take

KSVT is in support of House Bill 387. Students deserve to have a holistic and comprehensive understanding of the diverse world they live in. Ensuring that we have the resources and education needed to have a complete understanding of our country's history, in every aspect, is a necessity to navigate today's world.

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