Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill requiring Wisconsin schools to teach Asian American and Hmong American histories to promote greater awareness and understanding of their cultures and traditions.
Key Points
Wisconsin law now requires K-12 schools to teach Black, Hispanic, Native American, Hmong, and Asian American histories.
Hmong population in Wisconsin is the third-highest in the U.S.
The bill had broad support in the Legislature.
Pros
Promotes greater awareness and understanding of Hmong and Asian American histories, cultures, and traditions.
Acknowledges the contributions of Hmong and Asian American communities to the state's history, culture, and economy.