This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding high school social studies academic standards by adding geography as a required subject. Specifically, it would insert language to mandate that the State Board of Education (SBE) include geography in the academic standards, with a particular focus on instruction about the Gulf of America. This addition aims to ensure that students receive education on this geographical feature as part of their social studies curriculum.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the SBE is not obligated to incorporate instruction on the Gulf of America until the next update of the social studies academic standards. This provision allows for a gradual implementation of the new requirement without immediate changes to existing curricula. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize educational standards while maintaining flexibility for the SBE in terms of timing for the inclusion of the new content.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-701.01
House Engrossed Version: 15-701.01