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HB4020
HB4020: Teaching African-American History in Schools
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:53 AM
In one sentence
This bill requires schools to teach African-American history and creates a commission to update how this topic is taught from kindergarten through grade 12.
What it does
- Requires schools to provide instruction on African-American history as part of their curriculum.
- Creates a new commission focused on updating African-American history lessons for K-12 students.
- Amends the state education law known as 1976 PA 451 by adding section 1164.
Who it affects
- Schools that teach kindergarten through grade 12
- Students in grades K-12 who receive history instruction
Limits and unknowns
- The provided text does not list specific topics or details for the African-American history curriculum.
- The source material does not describe how the new commission will be formed or funded.
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Official summary
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.