S64 - Veterans' History Awareness Month. (SL 2017-65)

Overview: S.L. 2017-65 establishes November as Veterans' History Awareness Month for the public schools and directs the State Board of Education to develop programs regarding the contributions of veterans.

The act became effective June 28, 2017, and applies beginning with the 2017-2018 school year.

BILL ANALYSIS: The act directs that the month of November must be designated as "Veterans' History Awareness Month" in the public schools.

It also requires the State Board of Education (SBE) to develop programs in collaboration with military installations, veterans, and veterans’ service organizations that help students understand the importance of the contributions of American veterans and particularly veterans from North Carolina. Schools are encouraged to collaborate with veterans and veterans' service organizations during Veterans' History Awareness Month.