The bill outlines the activities and funding associated with the Genocide Education Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2023, which was established by Chapter 98 of the Acts of 2021. The Trust Fund aims to educate middle and high school students about the history of genocide and promote human rights issues in public schools. The report details the appropriation of $1.5 million for the Trust Fund, with $399,321 expended in FY2023 to support the inaugural Genocide Education Grant, which provided funding to 39 local education agencies (LEAs) to enhance their genocide education programs. The report also includes projections for FY2024, where the state has appropriated $2 million for continued support of genocide education initiatives.

The bill emphasizes the importance of aligning educational materials and professional development with the History/Social Science Curriculum Framework, ensuring equitable access to high-quality education on genocide. It highlights the criteria for grant funding, prioritizing proposals that support schools in need and foster sustainable educational practices. The report indicates that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will continue to evaluate and enhance genocide education across the state, ensuring that students are equipped with the knowledge to confront injustices and make informed moral choices.