Democratic lawmakers in Colorado are pushing for the inclusion of Black history in the state’s academic standards for public schools, anticipating potential challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts from the federal government.
House Bill 25-1149 advanced through its initial committee on Thursday along party lines, with Democrats in favor. The proposed legislation seeks to establish an advisory committee tasked with recommending Black historical and cultural studies standards for the State Board of Education to adopt during its 2028 review of social studies guidelines.
