Wisconsin governor signs bill requiring schools to teach Asian American history 

Wisconsin’s governor has reportedly signed a bill requiring K-12 schools to teach Asian American history. release From the governor’s office.

of invoiceThe bill, signed Thursday by Gov. Tony Evers (D), also requires schools to teach Hmong American history, according to a statement. In a release, Evers said:[t]The Hmong and Asian American communities are an important part of our state’s history, culture, economy, and our future. ”

“It is important to celebrate our shared history and honor those who helped make Wisconsin what it is today,” Evers continued in the release.

“I am proud to have signed into law several important bipartisan bills that recognize the contributions that Hmong and Asian American people have made to our state and country. This bill builds on those efforts and solidifies the history and stories of Hmong and Asian Americans. is part of the curriculum,” Evers continued.

The bill builds on previous state laws that required schools to teach “human relations understanding” regarding American Indians, Black Americans, and Hispanic Americans.

Earlier this week, Evers vetoed a bill that would have prohibited transgender student-athletes from competing on sports teams according to their gender identity. He criticized the Republican bill as “hateful and discriminatory.”

“I am vetoing this entire bill because I oppose codifying discrimination into state law,” Evers said in his veto message about the bill.

“I don’t think this bill is consistent with Wisconsin’s values. We expect our children to treat each other with kindness, respect, empathy, and compassion, and we expect adults to lead by example.” You can expect to show that,” Evers wrote. “I urge the Republican majority to carefully consider the harmful effects their efforts and actions will have on children before introducing similar legislation in the future.”