The Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Education to award grants to schools and educational organizations for programs that teach the history and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the United States. The bill specifically requires that these educational programs cover discriminatory immigration laws and policies targeting these communities throughout American history, their economic and social impacts, and their role in building America. The legislation amends existing education law to ensure that Asian Pacific American history is incorporated into American history curricula, teacher training academies, and national educational assessments. While the bill text does not specify funding amounts or specific implementation timelines, it mandates that the Smithsonian Institution's Asian Pacific American Center work with national programs to provide resources and curricula for educators and students. The bill addresses concerns that current K-12 textbooks underrepresent and stereotype Asian American and Pacific Islander communities while teaching American history from a predominantly European perspective.
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