DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 416 Original 2021 Regular Session Hodges
Abstract: Requires instruction on World War II and the Holocaust in grades six through 12 and in-
service training for teachers on such instruction.
Proposed law requires each public school governing authority to provide the following:
(1)Age and grade appropriate instruction regarding World War II the Holocaust to students in
grade 6 through 12, incorporated into an existing required course.
(2)Training for teachers whose responsibilities include courses of study into which this
instruction is incorporated.
Proposed law further provides the following:
(1)Requires each public school governing authority to submit an annual report to the state Dept.
of Education (DOE) relative to the compliance of schools under its jurisdiction with
proposed law; for those schools not in compliance, requires the report to include an action
plan to ensure compliance.
(2)Requires DOE to submit an annual report to the House and Senate education committees
summarizing the information provided to the DOE pursuant to (1) above.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 17:280.1 and 3996(B)(59))