Education: curriculum; the cultural history advisory board; create. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1164f.

This bill creates a new Cultural History Advisory Board within the Michigan Department of Education to help develop curriculum and professional development focused on diverse cultural histories. The board will consist of representatives from various communities, including Asian-American, Latino, African-American, Indigenous, and Jewish groups, as well as educators, higher education institutions, and labor organizations. Appointed by the state superintendent of public instruction, the board is tasked with producing a curriculum toolkit and gathering public input to support teaching history related to these specific cultural groups. Members will serve two-year terms and meet at least quarterly to guide the creation of educational materials for K-12 students.