Rhode Island Is the 4th State To Require , Asian American History in Schools.
NBC News reports that Gov.
Dan McKee signed the bill into law over the weekend.
For the 2023-2024 school year, schools in Rhode Island will be required to teach the history of Native Hawaiians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
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McKee hopes the requirement will shed light on achievements made by Asian Americans.
Rhode Island’s strength is in its diversity, Gov.
Dan McKee, via statement.
This important legislation will do so much to highlight the rich history and heritage of the Asian American community and the positive impact they've had on our state and country, Gov.
Dan McKee, via statement.
Illinois was the first state to adopt this type of legislation last year.
This year, Connecticut, New Jersey and now Rhode Island have followed suit.
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According to the 2020 census, the Asian American population in RI rose 32% in the past 10 years.
Rep.
Barbara Ann Feton-Fung issued a statement in support of the legislation.
When talking to Asian American students about this bill, they told me they had never been assigned material to read by an Asian American author and that they had never learned about their history or culture in school, Rep.
Barbara Ann Feton-Fung, via statement.
When talking to Asian American students about this bill, they told me they had never been assigned material to read by an Asian American author and that they had never learned about their history or culture in school, Rep.
Barbara Ann Feton-Fung, via statement.
Combined with the rising bias against Asian Americans, there is a clear need to break this cycle of cultural misunderstandings and this legislation is a good first step in that direction, Rep.
Barbara Ann Feton-Fung, via statement.
Combined with the rising bias against Asian Americans, there is a clear need to break this cycle of cultural misunderstandings and this legislation is a good first step in that direction, Rep.
Barbara Ann Feton-Fung, via statement
