6-16-121.African-American history — Teaching materials.

(a)The Commissioner of Education shall develop the materials or units for the teaching of historical contributions made by African-Americans in the United States and in other countries prior to the establishment of the United States for inclusion in the appropriate curricula of all kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) of all public schools in the State of Arkansas, beginning with the 1994-1995 school year.

(b)The commissioner shall ensure that these materials or units are reproduced and sent to all school districts in the state.



History.Acts 1993, No. 963, § 1; 1995, No. 1296, § 19.