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THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234

OFFICE OF STANDARDS AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS

Dr. Santosha Oliver, Assistant Commissioner

89 Washington Avenue, Room 319 EB, Albany, NY 12234

Phone: 518-474-5922 / E-mail: P12StandardsInstruction@nysed.gov

To: 
BOCES District Superintendents
Superintendents of Public School Districts
From: 
Dr. Santosha Oliver, Assistant Commissioner
Subject: 
Instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander History Survey
Date: 
January 15, 2026

On December 12, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation requiring the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history within New York State (NYS) (Chapter 639 of the Laws of 2025). Through the survey, superintendents are required to identify how the district is providing such instruction. A report of the findings of the survey will be delivered by NYSED to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the minority leader of the senate, and the minority leader of the assembly.

The "Instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) History Survey" may be accessed through the SED Monitoring and Vendor Performance System in the NYSED Business Portal. The survey questions and instructions for accessing the survey are attached to this memorandum. 

Survey responses must be submitted to NYSED no later than 5:00 PM on February 13, 2026.

Questions regarding this survey may be directed to the Office of Standards and Instruction at P12StandardsInstruction@nysed.gov or 518-474-5922.

 

Instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) History Survey Questions

Question 1: How do the New York State Social Studies Learning Standards inform your district’s teaching of AANHPI history?

Please answer thoroughly.

 

Question 2: Which grade levels are being taught about AANHPI? Select all that apply.

  • Elementary
  • Middle School
  • High School

Question 3: For each grade selected in Question 2, how much instructional time is devoted to teaching AANHPI history?

Please answer thoroughly.

 

Question 4: What social studies curriculum (or curricula) is used in the district at the elementary level, and who is the publisher?

Please list:

 

Question 5: What social studies curriculum (or curricula) is used in the district at the middle school level, and who is the publisher?

Please list:

 

Question 6: What social studies curriculum (or curricula) is used in the district at the high school level, and who is the publisher?

Please list:

 

Question 7: What challenges and/or barriers does your district face in incorporating AANHPI history into your curriculum?

Please answer thoroughly.

 

Question 8: Does your district use assessments or evaluations to measure student understanding of AANHPI history?

  • Yes
  • No

Question 9: Do educators in your district receive any training or professional development regarding AANHPI history?

  • Yes
  • No

 

Instructions for Submitting the Instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) History Survey

All public school district superintendents are required to identify how the district is providing instruction on AANHPI history.

The survey is located in the SED Monitoring and Vendor Performance System, located in the NYSED Business Portal. To access the survey:

  1. Go to the Business Portal (http://portal.nysed.gov).
  2. Click on the Log In button. If needed, a user may also reset a previously assigned password.
  3. Enter your username and password.
  4. Click on "SED Monitoring and Vendor Performance System" under My Applications.
  5. Click on "Office of Standards and Instruction."
  6. Select "Instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) History Survey."
  7. Click on “View” to begin/continue to input information.
  8. The survey must be submitted/certified by the Superintendent before submission.
  9. Questions regarding this survey may be directed to the Office of Standards and Instruction at P12StandardsInstruction@nysed.gov or 518-474-5922. For basic instructions on creating and entitling SEDDAS accounts for your staff or school administrators or for password reset instructions, go to SEDDAS User Guide and Quick Guides. If you need help with your username, contact your CEO. 

PDF Version of Memo

PDF icon Instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander History Survey Memo