Gov. Kathy Hochul with State Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Grace Lee, the chief sponsors of a bill aimed at improving how AANHPI history is taught in New York schools. Also pictured is Queens Borough President Donovan Richards. Photo courtesy of State Sen. John Liu.

By Shane O’Brien

Gov. Kathy Hochul has passed legislation aimed at evaluating and improving how Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history is taught in public schools across New York state.

The legislation, sponsored by State Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Grace Lee, directs the state Education Commissioner to conduct a comprehensive survey to assess the current status of AANHPI instruction in K-12 classrooms.

The law (A8463E/S7855E) also calls for the creation of an AANHPI Advisory Committee to recommend strategies for integrating the history, culture and civic contributions of AANHPI communities into the state’s curriculum.

Hochul signed the bill into law on Dec. 12, stating that the measure helps to strengthen inclusive education in New York State.

“AANHPI history is New York history, and our classrooms should reflect that fact,” Hochul said in a statement. “I am proud to sign legislation affirming our commitment to AANHPI New Yorkers that their story is not just part of, but essential to New York students’ education. This law ensures that students across the state will have the tools to understand and appreciate the impact of these communities on our nation.”

Liu praised Hochul for signing the bill and said the legislation takes the state “one step closer” to a statewide AANHPI curriculum that will celebrate the lived experiences of Asian Americans in New York.

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