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MI SB0121

Bill

Status

Engrossed

12/11/2013

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Colbeck

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Designates one week each school year as "Patriot Week" to be observed in all Michigan public schools, encouraging school boards and academies to participate.

  • Requires age-appropriate and grade-appropriate instruction for grades K-12 on military sacrifices from the Revolutionary War to current conflicts, including significance of Veterans Day, Independence Day, and Memorial Day.

  • Mandates instruction on first principles including the rule of law, social compact, equality, unalienable rights, and limited government as foundational to America.

  • Requires instruction exploring how the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Congressional resolution embody America's first principles and have advanced American liberty.

Legislative Description

Education; curriculum; celebrate freedom week to be observed in all public schools; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1167.

State agencies (existing), education

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

3/19/2014

Committee Referrals

Education1/30/2013

Full Bill Text

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