MI HB6231

Creates a temporary Commission to Update African-American History in K-12 Instruction consisting of six members appointed by the Governor within 90 days, including representatives from University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Wayne State University, NAACP Michigan, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, and Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University.

Requires the Commission to review current academic curriculum standards within 365 days of its first meeting and recommend age- and grade-appropriate instruction on African-American history including Reconstruction, Civil Rights Era, and African-American contributions to the United States and other countries.

Mandates the State Board of Education update its recommended model core academic curriculum content standards within 2 school years to incorporate the Commission's recommended instruction on African-American history.

Requires beginning with the 2025-2026 school year that Michigan Merit Examination, M-STEP, and successor state assessments include questions on African-American history learning objectives.

Requires all school districts and public school academies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year to provide instruction to pupils at all grade levels regarding African-American history as recommended by the Commission.