Resolve, To Enhance the Study of Franco-American History in Schools

Sec. 1. Inclusion of Franco-American history in content standards and performance indicators. Resolved: That the Commissioner of Education, in conducting the next review cycle for content standards and performance indicators in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 6209, subsection 4, shall develop content standards and performance indicators for social studies that include Franco-American history, French intellectual thought and the significance of Franco-Americans to the economic and cultural development of Maine communities.

The Department of Education shall review materials available for teaching Franco-American history and recommend materials appropriate to use at various grade levels; and be it further

Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following appropriations and allocations are made.

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF

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Initiative: Provides one-time funds associated with the cost of developing materials and curriculum to include Franco-American studies in the content standards and performance indicators for social studies.

GENERAL FUND	2013-14	2014-15
All Other	$25,000	$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$25,000	$0

summary

This resolve directs the Commissioner of Education to include Franco-American studies in the content standards and performance indicators for teaching social studies in Maine schools and provides a one-time appropriation of $25,000 in fiscal year 2013-14.