This bill amends the Revised School Code of Michigan by adding Section 1167, which prohibits school districts and public school academies from including critical race theory and other specified anti-American and racist theories in their curricula starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The bill outlines that these theories include the belief that any race is inherently superior or inferior, that the United States is fundamentally racist, and that an individual's moral character is determined by their race. Additionally, it prohibits schools from compelling students to affirm or adopt any tenets related to race, ethnicity, or other characteristics that suggest superiority or inferiority.

To enforce this provision, the bill mandates that by September 30, 2027, and annually thereafter, the Michigan Department of Education must identify non-compliant school districts and public school academies, withholding 5% of their state funding if they are found in violation. Furthermore, the department is required to report to the relevant legislative committees by November 1 each year, detailing which schools were noncompliant and had funding withheld. The bill also provides definitions for critical race theory and the 1619 Project, clarifying the scope of the prohibited content.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 380.1, 380.1852