HB 3919
Requires Holocaust and genocide studies instruction to include ongoing acts of genocide and mass violence.
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Bill overview
This bill requires Oregon schools to include ongoing acts of genocide and mass violence in their Holocaust and genocide studies curriculum. It amends existing state standards to ensure students learn about current instances of these atrocities alongside the historical context of the Holocaust. The bill also mandates that school districts provide professional development for teachers to implement these updated standards and requires a timeline for districts to offer the revised instruction.
Key provisions
- Adds current acts of genocide and mass violence to Holocaust and genocide studies standards.
- Requires school districts to provide instruction aligned with the revised standards.
- Mandates professional development for teachers on the updated curriculum.
- Establishes a timeline for districts to implement the new instruction (starting in the 2026-2027 school year).
- Requires the Department of Education to provide technical assistance to school districts.
- Addresses the selection of textbooks to align with the new standards.
- Includes provisions for examining discrimination history and restorative justice.
Who is affected
- Students in Oregon public schools
- Oregon school districts
- Teachers and administrators in Oregon schools
- The Oregon Department of Education
- Organizations focused on Holocaust and genocide education
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Primary sponsors
James Manning Jr.
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