SB0455

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·6/26/25
Introduced Text

Michigan SB0455 mandates cultural competency training for school personnel and educators.

Michigan SB0455 amends the state's education law to require cultural competency training for all school personnel who interact with students, starting from the 2027-2028 school year. The Michigan Department of Education must develop or adopt resources for this training by June 1, 2027, focusing on topics like diversity, cultural identity, historic contributions, and implicit bias. The training can be part of professional development. The bill also allows the department to provide instructional materials on various American histories.

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History

Jun 26, 2025

Senate

Introduced By Senator Stephanie Chang

Jun 26, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Education