Michigan HB4285 mandates firearm safety instruction for students in grades 6 to 12, allowing excused absences for those opposed.

Michigan HB4285 amends the state's education law to require firearm safety instruction for students in grades 6 to 12. The instruction, which must be at least 8 hours long, covers proper usage, handling, cleaning, maintenance, and types of firearms, as well as safe hunting practices. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Natural Resources, must adopt a model program for this instruction by June 1, 2025. Schools can offer this instruction as an optional extracurricular class or as part of an existing course.

Michigan HB4285 mandates firearm safety instruction for students in grades 6 to 12, allowing excused absences for those opposed.

Michigan HB4285 amends the state's education law to require firearm safety instruction for students in grades 6 to 12. The instruction, which must be at least 8 hours long, covers proper usage, handling, cleaning, maintenance, and types of firearms, as well as safe hunting practices. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Natural Resources, must adopt a model program for this instruction by June 1, 2025. Schools can offer this instruction as an optional extracurricular class or as part of an existing course.