HB4020

Education: curriculum; requirement for schools to provide instruction on African-American history; provide for, and create the commission to update African-American history in K to 12 instruction. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1164.

Introduced·1/22/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4020 mandates K-12 schools to include African-American history in their curriculum starting from the 2026-2027 school year.

Michigan HB4020 amends the state's education law to require schools to provide instruction on African-American history. The bill creates a commission to update African-American history in K-12 instruction, consisting of representatives from various universities and organizations. The commission will recommend age- and grade-appropriate instruction, which must include the study of African-American history during Reconstruction, the Civil Rights Era, and other relevant eras, as well as the contributions of African-Americans.

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History

Jan 23, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/22/2025

Jan 22, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Helena Scott

Jan 22, 2025

House

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