This bill amends the Revised School Code of Michigan, specifically section 1278, to establish clearer requirements for school district accreditation and curriculum standards. It mandates that if a school district desires accreditation for all its schools, it must provide a core academic curriculum that aligns with the state board's model core academic curriculum content standards. The bill emphasizes that these standards must focus solely on academic and cognitive instruction, excluding any non-essential attitudes, beliefs, or value systems. Additionally, the state board is required to develop and periodically update these standards, ensuring they include specific learning objectives in subjects such as history, which must cover topics like genocide, the Holocaust, and the Armenian Genocide.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions that require any revisions to the recommended model core academic curriculum content standards to be approved by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. It also specifies that school districts must ensure all pupils have the opportunity to learn the required subjects and courses, and it mandates special assistance for pupils who do not meet reading proficiency standards. The bill retains the requirement for nonpublic schools to have access to the model core academic curriculum standards as a resource for developing their own curricula. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the educational framework and accountability within Michigan's public school system.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 380.1278
As Passed by the House: 380.1278