Asian American history

Gov. J.B. Pritzker, pictured at the Illinois State Capitol in May 2020, has signed legislation that makes his state the first in the nation to require the teaching of Asian American history in public schools.

Education

Illinois Has Become The First State To Require The Teaching Of Asian American History

10:54am July 13, 2021

by Deepa Shivaram

Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation last week that will require public school students to learn about Asian American history starting in the 2022-2023 school year.