Asian American history; instruction requirements
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SB 1301 — Asian American history; instruction requirements
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
4 added · 5 removedPlain-language change summary
The new version of Bill SB 1301 has added a focus on requiring education about Asian American history in schools. Although the title of the bill has been removed, the main intention remains clear—this change is significant because it emphasizes the importance of including diverse histories in the school curriculum, which can enhance understanding and appreciation of different cultures among students.
REFERENCESenate TITLE:Engrossed Asian American history;
Asianinstruction Americanrequirements history;State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session SENATE BILL 1301 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 15-701.05;
instruction requirements State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session SB 1301 Introduced by Senators Kavanagh:
Fernandez AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 15-701.05;
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - SBS.B. 1301 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
1301 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
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This bill mandates the inclusion of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history in school curricula starting in the 2028-2029 school year.
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15-701.05
15-701.05. Instruction on Asian American and Pacific Islander history and contributions; annual attestation; definition A. IN ADOPTING THE COURSE OF STUDY AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15-701 AND 15-701.01, BEGINNING IN THE 2028-2029 SCHOOL YEAR, THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL REQUIRE INSTRUCTION ABOUT THE HISTORY OF ASIAN AMERICANS, NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS. B. A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CHARTER SCHOOL SHALL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING WHEN DEVELOPING OR PLANNING THE INSTRUCTION REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION A OF THIS SECTION: 1. THE HISTORY OF ASIAN AMERICANS, NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN THIS STATE, THIS REGION AND THE UNITED STATES. 2. CONTRIBUTIONS BY ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS RELATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF CIVIL RIGHTS FROM THE NINETEENTH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT DAY. 3. CONTRIBUTIONS OF ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER INDIVIDUALS IN THE ARTS, HUMANITIES, SCIENCE AND GOVERNMENT. 4. CONTRIBUTIONS BY ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO THE ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE UNITED STATES. C. ON OR BEFORE JUNE 14, 2029 AND EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS TO ATTEST THAT THE INSTRUCTION REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION IS PLANNED, ONGOING AND SYSTEMATIC. D. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, "ASIAN AMERICANS, NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS" INCLUDES AMERICANS OF EAST ASIAN, SOUTHEAST ASIAN, SOUTH ASIAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER DESCENT.
This adds a new requirement for Arizona schools to include specific instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and contributions in their curricula.
Action History
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
Sponsors
- Brian Fernandez · Cosponsor
- John Kavanagh · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on · 12 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- John Kavanagh Republican
Co-sponsors (1)
- Brian Fernandez Democrat
Not signed on (91)
91 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 91 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 40% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Analise Ortiz | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Nay |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Nay |
| Eva Burch | Democrat | Nay |
| Eva Diaz | Democrat | Nay |
| Flavio Bravo | Democrat | Nay |
| Lauren Kuby | Democrat | Nay |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Nay |
| Priya Sundareshan | Democrat | Nay |
| Rosanna Gabaldón | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Sally Ann Gonzales | Democrat | Nay |
| Theresa Hatathlie | Democrat | Nay |
| Carine Werner | Republican | Yea |
| David C. Farnsworth | Republican | Yea |
| David Gowan | Republican | Yea |
| Frank Carroll | Republican | Yea |
| Hildy Angius | Republican | Yea |
| J.D. Mesnard | Republican | Yea |
| Jake Hoffman | Republican | Nay |
| Janae Shamp | Republican | Yea |
| John Kavanagh | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Payne | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Finchem | Republican | Yea |
| Shawnna Bolick | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas "T.J." Shope | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy "Tim" Dunn | Republican | Yea |
| Venden "Vince" Leach | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1301?
- SB 1301 is sponsored by Brian Fernandez (Democrat) and John Kavanagh (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1301?
- This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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