This bill mandates that the State Board of Education adopt New Jersey Student Learning Standards specifically focused on Latino and Hispanic history. It requires that all school districts incorporate instruction on the history and contributions of Latinos and Hispanics into their curriculum for students in grades K-12. The instruction must be historically accurate, culturally relevant, community-based, contemporary, and developmentally appropriate. Additionally, the Commissioner of Education, in collaboration with the Commission on Latino and Hispanic Heritage, will provide school districts with sample learning activities and resources to aid in the implementation of this requirement.

The act is set to take effect immediately and will first apply to the full school year following its enactment. The new standards will be updated concurrently with each revision of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards as mandated by existing law.