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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts requires Asian Pacific Islander Desi American history in public school curricula starting in 2025
Last action · November 17, 2025: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and MeansSponsors: Vanna Howard and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
Massachusetts public school districts must integrate Asian Pacific Islander Desi American history into elementary, middle, and high school curricula starting with the school year following July 1, 2025. The legislation establishes a dedicated trust fund to support curriculum development, teacher training, and educational resources.
School districts statewide must update their history and social science instruction to incorporate specific multicultural content standards, backed by state-provided educator training and potential financial assistance from a new dedicated trust fund.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Public school students
Students will receive instruction on the history and contributions of Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans as part of their updated school curriculum.
School superintendents and districts
District superintendents must work with history departments to ensure their curricula meet the newly updated state standards and are subject to annual state assessment.
Educators
Teachers will have access to training provided by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regarding APIDA history instruction.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Nov 17, 2025HouseCommitteeBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Sep 2, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Feb 27, 2025SenateSenate concurred
- Feb 27, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to the committee on Education
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- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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