The bill amends Arkansas Code 6-16-154 to enhance Holocaust education in public schools by establishing a designated "Holocaust Education Week." This week will occur during the last full week of classes in January and aims to educate students about the significance and history of the Holocaust. The state board is tasked with notifying all public schools of the designated dates for this week and encouraging them to incorporate Holocaust education into their curriculum during this time.

The new provisions include specific responsibilities for the state board, which must ensure that schools are informed of the Holocaust Education Week dates before the start of each school year. Additionally, the board is encouraged to promote the teaching of Holocaust education during this designated week, thereby reinforcing the importance of this subject in the educational framework of Arkansas public schools.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB68 Original - 1-17-2023 01:28 PM: 6-16-154
Old version SB68 V2 - 1-26-2023 11:05 AM: 6-16-154
SB 68: 6-16-154
Act 48: 6-16-154