2006 House Bill 6298

Mandate certain African history course content

Introduced in the House

June 29, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Rick Baxter (R-64)

To require that middle school world history courses include African history with a focus on one or more of the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, Songhay, Benin, Bornu, Nubia, Axum, Meroe, Monomotapa, or Medieval Ethiopia. The instruction could also focus on the Swahili coast prior to 1750, and other areas of African history. Note: This description coincides with the content a particular text book being promoted by a particular organization.

Referred to the Committee on Education