Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act of 2025

# Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would establish a grant program to support schools in teaching the history and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. If passed, it would provide federal funding to help develop educational materials, train teachers, and create curriculum focused on these groups' experiences and achievements in American history. The legislation aims to expand representation of these communities in K-12 education. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would primarily benefit schools, educators, and students by making resources available to teach a more inclusive version of American history. Schools could use grants to develop lesson plans, purchase materials, or provide professional development for teachers.

The funding would support schools in incorporating content about Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities into existing history classes. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (S 1844) is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. It was introduced by Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaii. The bill would need to pass committee review, full Senate approval, House approval, and presidential signature to become law.