This bill amends the Revised School Code to require that, starting in the 2027-2028 school year, all school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies in Michigan include age- and grade-appropriate units of instruction on various cultural histories in their history curricula. The mandated instruction covers a range of communities, including Black, Indigenous Peoples, Asian American and Pacific Islander, Latin American, Hispanic American, Caribbean American, Middle Eastern, North African, Chaldean American, and Jewish American histories. Each unit must highlight significant contributions and historical events related to these communities, particularly their roles in civil rights advancements and the effects of discriminatory policies.

Additionally, the bill revises existing laws regarding core academic curriculum standards, specifying that the state board's model core academic curriculum content standards must focus solely on academic and cognitive instruction, excluding non-essential attitudes or beliefs. It emphasizes the inclusion of instruction on historical events such as genocide and discrimination against marginalized populations, ensuring a comprehensive curriculum that reflects diverse perspectives. The language changes throughout the bill replace "shall" with "must," reinforcing the mandatory nature of these educational requirements.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 380.1278