SB 1890

ON MARCH 2, 2026, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 1890, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites the bill to , instead, require, beginning with the next adoption of academic standards in the subject of social studies, the standards recommendation committee to include in their final recommendations of academic standards in the subject of social studies to the state board of education, and the state board , to adopt, grade-appropriate academic standards on the history of communism that include:  The history of communism in the United States and domestic communist movements, including the tactics of communist movements.  Atrocities committed in foreign countries under the guidance of communism.  Comparative discussion of political ideologies, such as communism and totalitarianism, which conflict with the principles of freedom and democracy essential to the founding principles of the United States.  The increasing threat of communism in the United States and to our allies throughout the twentieth century, including the events of the Cultural Revolution in the People's Republic of China and other mass killings from communist regimes.  The economic, industrial, and political events that preceded and anticipated communist revolutions.  The communist policies of Cuba and the spread of communist ideologies throughout Latin America, including the roots of the Communist Party of Cuba and guerilla forces throughout Latin America.