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HR 55 Original 2020 First Extraordinary Session Duplessis
Requests the State Bd. of Elementary and Secondary Education to:
(1) Study the history of racism in the U.S., racism's effects on public education in La., and anti-
racism education.
(2) Submit a written report of findings to this task force and the House Committee on Education
by Dec. 31, 2020.
Creates a task force to develop recommendations for implementing anti-racism education in public
schools. Provides that the task force shall have 18 members and shall:
(1) Meet twice monthly from January through June of 2021.
(2) Submit a progress report, including recommendations for legislation, if any, to BESE, the
state superintendent of education, and the House Committee on Education by March 15,
2021, and a final report to these recipients by June 31, 2021.