Requires the State Board of Education to convene a work group to develop a curriculum framework of instruction on the dehumanization of marginalized groups
Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
Summary
The bill directs the State Board of Education to form a Humanity Education Curriculum Framework Work Group that will design an age‑appropriate curriculum for grades 6‑12 about the dehumanization of marginalized groups in Missouri. The curriculum would cover historical and current examples, include the story of enslaved woman Celia, and be piloted in select districts before statewide rollout. It also requires a teacher professional‑development program and reporting to legislative committees.
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