Education: teachers and administrators; instruction and professional development on cultural competency; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1526c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6247'24, SB 1147'24

This bill requires the Michigan Department of Education to create and distribute resources for professional learning on cultural competency by June 1, 2027. Starting in the 2027-2028 school year, all school staff who interact with students must complete training using these resources, which covers topics such as diversity, cultural identity, implicit bias, and the historical contributions of various communities in the state. The legislation also allows the department to provide instructional materials on the history of Asian American and Pacific Islander, Black, Indigenous, Latine, Hispanic, Jewish American, Arab American, North African, and Chaldean American people. These requirements apply to all public school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies in Michigan.