The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7075, aims to enhance the educational curriculum available to school districts by requiring the State Board of Education to provide materials related to Islamic and Arab studies. This addition is part of a broader effort to diversify the curriculum, which already includes topics such as Holocaust education, African-American studies, and climate change. The bill specifically amends subsection (d) of section 10-16b of the general statutes, replacing the existing language with a new provision that includes Islamic and Arab studies as part of the instructional programs that local and regional boards of education are encouraged to adopt.

In the revised statute, the previous list of curriculum topics is expanded to include the new subjects while maintaining existing areas of focus. The bill also emphasizes the importance of making these materials available within the constraints of available appropriations and resources. The effective date for this change is set for July 1, 2025, ensuring that school districts have time to prepare for the inclusion of these new curriculum materials.