Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act

Summary

Amends federal K–12 education law and related assessment statute to require or authorize inclusion of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) histories and related content in American history and civics education, and to support museums and national activities that promote accurate teaching of these histories. The bill shows insertion points in multiple Elementary and Secondary Education Act provisions and the National Assessment of Educational Progress law, but the specific inserted language is not included in the provided text. The changes would affect curriculum guidance, national program authorizations, and assessment content or reporting. Exact new duties, funding, or timelines are not shown in this excerpt; implementation details will depend on the text to be inserted and guidance from the Department of Education and other federal entities.

Key Points

• Adds findings that AANHPI histories and contributions have often been overlooked and documents past harms and exclusions.
• Amends multiple ESEA provisions to insert new AANHPI-related education language (authorization, academies, national activities).
• Amends NAEP-related law to include unspecified text concerning history and civics assessment or reporting.

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