HB1059Introduced in the House of Delegates
State Department of Education - Asian American History - Accurate Instruction
Introduced by Kriselda Valderrama, District 26
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring the State Department of Education to establish a program designed to assist with the accurate teaching of Asian American history; requiring the Department to identify certain courses and materials and make available a certain professional development course; requiring in the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years, the Department to identify age-appropriate materials for use during Asian American history month; requiring the Department to report on its activities to the General Assembly by December 1, 2028; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
March 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 23, 2026
131
Yes
7
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Ways and Means
Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
Favorable with Amendments {753525/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (131-7)
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
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