HB4829

Education: curriculum; instruction in constitutional literacy; provide for. Amends secs. 1278a & 1531 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a & 380.1531) & adds secs. 1166d, 1174 & 1531k.

Introduced·8/27/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4829 mandates a constitutional literacy course for high school students, prohibiting certain teachings in public schools.

Michigan HB4829 amends the Michigan Merit Curriculum Act to require a two-semester constitutional literacy course for high school students starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The course must cover the intellectual sources of U.S. founding documents, the American Revolution, the U.S. Constitution, and other foundational topics. Students must successfully complete this course to receive a high school diploma. The bill also prohibits public schools from teaching that slavery and racism are consistent with U.S.

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History

Aug 28, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 08/27/2025

Aug 27, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Josh Schriver

Aug 27, 2025

House

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