HB4159

Education: curriculum; core academic curriculum requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1278 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278).

Chamber Passed·4/17/25

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.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 65–40 · Apr 17, 2025
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
11
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

65 Yea

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40 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

10:30 AM

House Education and Workforce

Mar 19, 2025

10:30 AM

House Education and Workforce

History

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Education

Apr 17, 2025

House

Read A Third Time