MI
Michigan House Bill HB6248

Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB6248

Introduced
12/5/24  

Caption

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. Amends sec. 1278 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278) & adds secs. 1164, 1164a, 1164c, 1164d, 1164e & 1164f.

Impact

The bill's provisions seek to enhance the depth and breadth of the educational curriculum by integrating the important contributions and historical experiences of marginalized communities into standard educational practices. This initiative counters a largely Eurocentric view of history currently prevalent in many curricula, thereby promoting a richer, more inclusive educational environment. The bill mandates that instructional materials must align with state social studies standards and incorporate input from cultural centers and experts.

Summary

House Bill 6248 aims to amend the Michigan Revised School Code by mandating the inclusion of at least one unit of instruction on diverse histories, including African American, Indigenous People, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Latin American, Hispanic American, Caribbean American, Arab American, North African, Chaldean American, and Jewish American histories in the K-12 history curriculum. This requirement, set to start with the 2027-2028 school year, is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the contributions and experiences of various ethnic groups throughout American history.

Contention

Opposition to HB 6248 may arise from concerns regarding the implications of a mandated curriculum on local control and educational autonomy. Some lawmakers and community members may argue that imposing state-wide educational requirements could undermine the unique values and historical perspectives that local schools aim to impart. There may also be debates about the potential for controversial topics within the proposed curriculum, thus highlighting differences in educational philosophy among various stakeholders in the state.

Latest HB6248 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MI SB1145

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. Amends sec. 1278 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278) & adds secs. 1164, 1164a, 1164c, 1164d, 1164e & 1164f.

MI H1139

Required Instruction in History of African Americans

MI H1521

Required Instruction in History of African Americans

MI H0447

Required Instruction in the History of African Americans

MI SB510

Pupil instruction: treatment of African Americans.

MI HB4020

Education: curriculum; requirement for schools to provide instruction on African-American history; provide for, and create the commission to update African-American history in K to 12 instruction. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1164.

MI H0479

Required Instruction in History of Holocaust and History of African Americans

MI H0287

Required Instruction in the History of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

MI HB6231

Education: curriculum; requirement for schools to provide instruction on African-American history; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1164.

MI H0051

Required Instruction in the History of the Holocaust and the History of African Americans

Similar Bills

MI SB1145

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. Amends sec. 1278 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278) & adds secs. 1164, 1164a, 1164c, 1164d, 1164e & 1164f.

MI HB4158

Education: examinations; references to M-STEP to include a state-administered assessment system under section 104d of the state school aid act of 1979; modify. Amends secs. 502, 503, 522, 552 & 1279g of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.502 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4157'25

MI HB5992

Education: examinations; references to M-STEP to include a state-administered assessment system under section 104d of the state school aid act of 1979; modify. Amends secs. 502, 503, 522, 552 & 1279g of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.502 et seq.).

MI SB1123

Education: all other employees; regional school health coordinators; require. Amends secs. 1169 & 1170a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1169 & 380.1170a).

MI SB0379

Education: teachers and administrators; performance evaluation systems for public school teachers and school administrators; modify. Amends secs. 1248, 1249, 1249a, 1249b & 1280f of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1248 et seq.) & adds secs. 1250a, 1531l & 1531m. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0380'25

MI HB4556

Education: examinations; certain requirements concerning the Michigan merit examination; modify. Amends sec. 1279g of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1279g).

MI HB4577

Appropriations: school aid; appropriations for K-12 school aid; provide for. Amends secs. 11 & 17b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1617b).

MI SB0166

Appropriations: school aid; fiscal year 2025-2026 appropriations for k-12 school aid; provide for. Amends secs. 11 & 17b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1617b).