YEREVAN, JUNE 28, ARMENPRESS. Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed into law HB4493 mandating the teaching of the Armenian Genocide and Holocaust (as well as other genocides) in Michigan public schools, the Armenian National Committee of Michigan informed “Armenpress”.

This new law recommends a total of six hours devoted to the teaching of genocides at some point within grades 8-12.

The official signing of this law took place at the Holocaust Memorial Center located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Several members were present from the Armenian National Committee of Michigan.

“This is an extremely important day for our ancestors. After over a hundred years, the children in Michigan will learn about all forms of Genocide, especially the Armenian Genocide and Jewish Holocaust. They say history can repeat itself if we do not learn from it, hopefully the children of the future will learn and understand so as never to see such violent crimes against humankind again", said Lara Nercessian, Chairperson of the Armenian National Committee of Michigan.

HB4493 is co-sponsored the legislation sponsored by Rep. Klint Kesto. Kesto is a long-time friend of the Armenian National Committee of Michigan. He also highly stressed the necessity of teaching of the Armenian Genocide in schools.

“In a time when Genocide is occurring now in the Middle East, we must make every effort to ensure our youth are taught the history of genocide so they may understand the world around them now, and have the skills to prevent future genocides", Kesto said.