The bill outlines the establishment and funding of the Genocide Education Grant program, as mandated by Chapter 98 of the Acts of 2021. This program aims to enhance the instruction of middle and high school students on the history of genocide through state budget line item 1595-0116. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is required to report annually on the progress of these programs, detailing the number of hours of instruction, the grade levels involved, and the specific courses integrating genocide education. In FY2023, the Department awarded a total of $1,193,400 in grants to 39 Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to support and expand their genocide education offerings.

The report highlights the various grade levels and courses where genocide education is being taught, with a focus on integrating this instruction into existing curricula. The most frequent instruction occurs in 10th and 11th grades, with topics covering significant historical genocides such as the Holocaust, Armenian genocide, and Rwandan genocide. The report also notes that while grantees provided information on the courses and grade levels, none reported the number of hours of instruction offered. The Department anticipates providing updated data on the impact of grant activities in future reports, specifically in FY2024.