Plain English Breakdown
The official text confirms the amendment targets Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 but does not detail implementation timelines or specific curriculum standards beyond the general subject matter.
HB706: Teaching the History of Black Americans
This bill amends Georgia's Quality Basic Education Act to require coursework and educational programs on the history of Black Americans throughout U.S. history and their contributions to American society.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the Quality Basic Education Act.
- Provides for coursework and educational programs on the history of Black Americans through U.S. history.
- Includes instruction on the contributions of Black Americans to American society.
- Repeals any existing laws that conflict with these new requirements.
Who It Names or Affects
- Schools in Georgia
- Educators and students involved in U.S. history education
Terms To Know
- Quality Basic Education Act
- The state law being amended to include new requirements for teaching the history of Black Americans.
- Coursework and educational programs
- Classes, lessons, or activities included in a school's plan to teach about Black American history and contributions.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not specify which grade levels must take this coursework.
- No specific topics beyond general history and contributions are listed in the summary provided.
- An effective date for when these changes begin is not included in the source material.