MI SB1146

Department of Education must develop or adopt resources supporting professional learning on cultural competency by June 1, 2027, covering diversity and belonging, cultural identity, historic contributions of underrepresented groups, and implicit bias training developed with expert input.

Beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, all educators and school personnel with student contact must receive training in cultural competency using departmental resources, with training potentially integrated into existing professional development requirements.

Department may provide instructional materials on Asian American and Pacific Islander, Black, Indigenous, Latine, Hispanic, Jewish American, Arab American, North African, and Chaldean American history aligned with state social studies content standards.

Bill takes effect only if Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. ____ (request no. 04018'23) of the 102nd Legislature is also enacted into law (tie-bar provision).