HB4688

Education: teachers and administrators; instruction and professional development on cultural competency; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1526c.

Introduced·6/25/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4688 mandates cultural competency training for educators and school personnel starting in 2027.

Michigan HB4688 amends the Michigan Compiled Laws to require the Michigan Department of Education to develop resources for cultural competency training by June 2027. These resources must include topics such as understanding diversity, cultural identity, and implicit bias. Starting from the 2027-2028 school year, all educators and school personnel who interact with students must undergo this training. The bill also allows the Department to provide instructional materials on various ethnic histories to school districts and academies.

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History

Jun 26, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/25/2025

Jun 25, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Matt Koleszar

Jun 25, 2025

House

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