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, 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. The bill also requires the Michigan superintendent of public instruction to develop instructional materials in collaboration with cultural centers and experts, ensuring that the content is inclusive and free from bias.

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 explicitly includes age- and grade-appropriate instruction on institutional and societal discrimination against marginalized populations. The bill emphasizes the need to provide realistic learning opportunities for all students and mandates special assistance for those who do not meet reading proficiency standards. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the educational curriculum by ensuring comprehensive historical instruction while maintaining high academic standards.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 380.1278