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.

This bill requires Michigan public schools to include one unit of instruction each on the histories of African Americans, Indigenous People, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and other specific ethnic groups starting in the 2027-2028 school year. These lessons must cover contributions to society, local history including discriminatory policies, and civil rights advancements, with the state superintendent providing guidelines developed with input from relevant cultural centers and experts. School districts have the flexibility to integrate these units into existing lesson plans or offer them as virtual courses, while administrators are tasked with monitoring compliance.