HF 513: Relating to education, including requiring instruction related to persons with disabilities in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools in kindergarten through grade eight, modifying the responsibilities of the state board of education, and modifying provisions related to school district and accredited nonpublic school programs that are designed to eliminate harassment and bullying

What it does

This bill relates to education, including requiring instruction related to persons with disabilities in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools in kindergarten through grade eight, modifying the responsibilities of the state board of education, and modifying provisions related to school district and accredited nonpublic school programs that are designed to eliminate harassment and bullying. The bill requires that, commencing with the school year beginning July 1, 2024, the kindergarten program in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools, and the social studies curriculum provided to students enrolled in grades one through eight in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools, shall include age-appropriate and research-based instruction related to persons with disabilities, including physical disabilities and visual and hearing impairment, the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the history of persons with disabilities in this state.

In plain words

1. March 1, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee