HF 5037

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/21/2024 04:09pm

A bill for an act
relating to education; encouraging districts to commemorate Asian American and
Pacific Islander Heritage month; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 120A.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [120A.43] ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE
MONTH.
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new text begin A school district is encouraged to commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander
Heritage month each May. In observance, a district may provide instruction or conduct a
school program to provide students opportunities to learn about the diverse cultures and
traditions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, as well as the
achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to American
history and culture. Among other activities under this section, a district may partner with a
community group to promote and encourage observance of the month.
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