Wisconsin mandates Asian American and Hmong history education in schools

The new law, signed by Gov. Tony Evers, aims to enhance cultural awareness and honor the contributions of these communities.

Wisconsin now requires K-12 public schools to include Asian American and Hmong history in their curriculum, following a bill signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers.
The legislation was motivated by a desire to celebrate shared histories and acknowledge the significant contributions of Asian American and Hmong communities to the state.
The state of Wisconsin, home to the third-largest Hmong population in the U.S., emphasizes the importance of understanding and recognizing the diverse cultural heritage within its education system.
The bill received broad support across the political spectrum, highlighting a bipartisan effort to promote greater awareness and understanding of Hmong and Asian American histories, cultures, and traditions.
This educational mandate adds to existing requirements to teach Black, Native American, and Latino American history, further diversifying the curriculum to reflect the state's multicultural history.