MI HB6247

Creates a cultural history advisory board within the Michigan Department of Education to develop curriculum and professional development resources on the history of Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, Latino and Hispanic Americans, Indigenous peoples, Arab Americans, North Africans, Chaldean Americans, African Americans, Caribbean Americans, and Jewish Americans.

Board consists of 24 members appointed by the superintendent of public instruction, including: 2 members each from 7 specified cultural communities; 2 K-12 educators holding Michigan teaching certificates; 1 representative from school superintendents or local school boards; 2 department staff; 2 labor organization representatives; and 2 higher education representatives (1 from large and 1 from small state institutions).

Members serve 2-year terms and are entitled to per diem compensation and reimbursement for necessary expenses; superintendent must appoint all members within 1 year of the law's effective date.

Board must provide recommendations for a K-12 curriculum toolkit and professional development on cultural competency teaching by 2 years after all members are appointed, holding public meetings to gather input from cultural organizations, universities, and community leaders.

Board shall collaborate with local institutions, community organizations, museums, and universities, forming subcommittees to guide curriculum development for each cultural group.