INSTRUCTION; AMERICAN HERITAGE DOCUMENTS S.B. 211:
SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL
IN COMMITTEE
Senate Bill 211 (as introduced 3-17-15) (Senate-passed version)
Date Completed: 5-18-15
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Revised School Code to require the board of a school district or intermediate school district, or the board of directors of a public school academy, to permit grade-level instruction for students to read and study America's founding documents, "including documents that contributed to the foundation or maintenance of America's representative form of limited government, the Bill of Rights, our free-market economic system, and patriotism".
The bill also would prohibit a school board or a school official or employee from censoring or restraining study or instruction in American history or heritage or Michigan history or heritage based on religious references in original source documents, writings, speeches, proclamations, or records.
The bill would take effect 90 days after enactment.
Proposed MCL 380.1168 Legislative Analyst: Jeff Mann
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.