Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 4020 — Education: curriculum; requirement for schools to provide instruction on African-American history; provide for, and create the commission to update African-American history in K to 12 instruction. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1164.

Last action — bill electronically reproduced 01/22/2025

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Education: curriculum; requirement for schools to provide instruction on African-American history; provide for, and create the commission to update African-American history in K to 12 instruction. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1164.

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Action History

  1. bill electronically reproduced 01/22/2025

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4020 do?
Education: curriculum; requirement for schools to provide instruction on African-American history; provide for, and create the commission to update African-American history in K to 12 instruction. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1164.
Who sponsors HB 4020?
HB 4020 is sponsored by Helena Scott (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 4020?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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