2024 House Bill 6248

Education: curriculum; 1 unit of instruction in African-American, Indigenous People, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Latin American, Hispanic American, Caribbean American, Arab American, North African, Chaldean American, and Jewish American history; require.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1278 (MCL 380.1278), as amended by 2016 PA 170, and by adding sections 1164, 1164a, 1164c, 1164d, 1164e, and 1164f.

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The legislation mandates the inclusion of diverse cultural histories in Michigan school curricula by 2027-2028 and updates the core academic curriculum to address discrimination against marginalized groups.

Introduced in the House

Dec. 5, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Ranjeev Puri (D-24) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Jason Hoskins (D-18) and Veronica Paiz (D-11)

Referred to the Committee on Education