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HB 16 Original 2022 Regular Session Hodges
Abstract: Requires instruction on World War II and the Holocaust in grades nine 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 and the Holocaust to students
in grade nine through 12, incorporated into an existing required course such as American
History. Provides specific instruction items to be included.
(2)Training for teachers whose responsibilities include courses of study into which this
instruction is incorporated.
Proposed law requires each public school governing authority to make available to its schools the
free curriculum from the National World War II Museum in New Orleans or other sources.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 17:280.1 and 3996(B)(67))