Current through Public Act 171 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 388.1699d - Diverse American history plans and educational resources(1) From the state school aid fund money appropriated in section 11, there is allocated $6,000,000.00 for 2023-2024 only to districts to do both of the following:(a) Develop and implement plans for professional learning concerning the teaching of the fullness of American history, including, but not limited to, the teaching of the history of communities of color and other marginalized communities, the teaching of local history, and the teaching of cultural competency.(b) Purchase books and other educational resources for educators and students to support the goal of teaching every middle school and high school student American history that reflects the diversity of this state, including, but not limited to, the teaching of the history of communities of color and other marginalized communities.(2) Notwithstanding section 17b, the department shall make payments under this section on a schedule determined by the department.(3) The funds allocated under this section for 2023-2024 are a work project appropriation, and any unexpended funds for 2023-2024 are carried forward into 2024-2025. The purpose of the work project is to provide for teaching of diverse American history. The estimated completion date of the work project is September 30, 2025.Amended by 2023, Act 320,s 20, eff. 2/13/2024.Added by 2023, Act 103,s 144, eff. 10/1/2023.Repealed. 2007, Act 6, Imd. Eff. 4/30/2007.Added by 2006, Act 342, s 65, eff. 10/1/2006.