The bill amends the Revised School Code to establish a temporary commission dedicated to updating African-American history instruction in K-12 education. This commission will be created under Section 1164 and will consist of representatives from various educational institutions and organizations, including the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Wayne State University, the NAACP Michigan conference, the Charles H. Wright Museum, and the Jim Crow Museum. The governor is tasked with appointing the commission members within 90 days of the bill's enactment, and the commission is required to hold its first meeting within 120 days.

The commission's responsibilities include reviewing current academic curriculum standards and providing recommendations for age-appropriate instruction on African-American history, which must cover significant historical periods and contributions. Following the commission's recommendations, the state board will update the curriculum standards accordingly. Additionally, starting in the 2026-2027 school year, schools will be required to provide instruction on African-American history at all grade levels, and assessments will include questions related to this content. The commission will operate under the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act, and its members will serve without compensation.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 380.1, 380.1852