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This bill mandates that starting in the 2027-2028 school year, Michigan school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies must incorporate one unit of age- and grade-appropriate instruction in the history of several distinct cultural groups into their curriculum. These groups include Black Americans, Indigenous Peoples, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Latin American/Hispanic/Caribbean Americans, Middle Eastern/North African/Chaldean Americans, Jewish Americans, and European Americans. Each unit of instruction must cover the contributions of these communities to the United States' economic, cultural, social, and political development, their historical experiences in Michigan and the Midwest, and their contributions to civil rights. The superintendent of public instruction is required to develop instructional materials in consultation with cultural experts, and these materials must align with state social studies standards. The bill emphasizes that the instruction should be inclusive, avoiding bias or discrimination, and allows teachers flexibility in integrating these units into existing lesson plans. The instructional materials can be delivered through traditional or virtual courses, and school administrators must monitor compliance. The bill also amends existing education code to ensure these new curriculum requirements align with broader educational standards and goals.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0453