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MI HB6246

MI HB6246
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.


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Introduced
12/05/2024
In Committee
12/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

102nd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled"The revised school code,"(MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1526c.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Revised School Code in Michigan to require the Department of Education to develop or adopt resources for professional learning related to cultural competency, which must cover topics like understanding diversity and cultural identity, as well as the contributions and perspectives of various racial and ethnic groups. Beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, the bill mandates that all educators and school personnel who have contact with students receive training in cultural competency using these resources. The bill also allows the Department to make instructional materials on Asian American, Black, Indigenous, Latine, Hispanic, Jewish American, Arab American, North African, and Chaldean American history available to schools.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/10/2024 (on 12/10/2024)

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