Michigan HB4159 modifies core academic curriculum requirements, emphasizing reading and writing standards based on the science of reading.

Michigan HB4159 amends the core academic curriculum requirements, focusing on reading and writing standards for grades K to 6. It mandates that these standards be based on the science of reading, incorporating evidence-based instructional methods. The bill also requires the state board to develop updated math standards for grades K to 5, ensuring they are grounded in the latest research. Additionally, it mandates that history curriculum for grades 8 to 12 include learning objectives concerning genocide, such as the Holocaust and the Armenian Genocide.

Michigan HB4159 modifies core academic curriculum requirements, emphasizing reading and writing standards based on the science of reading.

Michigan HB4159 amends the core academic curriculum requirements, focusing on reading and writing standards for grades K to 6. It mandates that these standards be based on the science of reading, incorporating evidence-based instructional methods. The bill also requires the state board to develop updated math standards for grades K to 5, ensuring they are grounded in the latest research. Additionally, it mandates that history curriculum for grades 8 to 12 include learning objectives concerning genocide, such as the Holocaust and the Armenian Genocide.