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HB 6250

Education: curriculum; instruction in cyber bullying and harassment prevention; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1166c.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Graham Filler

DOE must develop/adopt a grade-level, age-appropriate model program to prevent cyberbullying; districts are strongly encouraged to use it, but adoption isn't mandatory.

bill electronically reproduced 12/05/2024
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Bill Summary · HB 6250

HB 6250 — Summary: Model Instruction in Cyberbullying and Harassment Prevention

Bill number / title
- HB 6250 — "Education: curriculum; instruction in cyber bullying and harassment prevention; provide for."
- Amends the Revised School Code (1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1–380.1852) by adding section 1166c.

Purpose / Intent

The bill requires the Department of Education to develop or adopt and make available a grade‑level, age‑appropriate model program of instruction focused on preventing cyberbullying and harassment. Its intent is to provide schools with a standardized resource to teach students about cyberbullying, safer online behavior, and harassment prevention.

Key provisions

  • The Department of Education shall develop or adopt a model program of instruction in the prevention of cyberbullying and harassment for each grade level and make it available to schools. (New MCL 1166c(1))
  • The model curriculum must be age appropriate. (MCL 1166c(1))
  • School boards (districts and intermediate districts) and public school academy boards are strongly encouraged — but not required — to incorporate the model program into each grade‑level curriculum for schools they operate. (MCL 1166c(2))
  • Defines “cyberbullying and harassment” as the use of electronic communication devices (e.g., cell phones, personal computers, tablets) to bully an individual, typically by sending intimidating or threatening messages. (MCL 1166c(3))

Who is affected

  • State Department of Education: must develop/adopt and publish the model curriculum.
  • Local school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies: recipients of the model and encouraged to incorporate it into curricula.
  • Students, teachers, and parents: potential beneficiaries of structured content on cyberbullying prevention.
  • No new mandatory local duties or enforcement penalties are established in the text.

Implementation, timeline & legislative status

  • Introduced: read first time 12/05/2024; referred to Committee on Education.
  • Passed both chambers with amendments; recorded committee and floor actions in early–mid 2025.
  • Enacted actions recorded: Special Act 25‑23 (06/16/2025); transmitted to Secretary of State (06/25/2025); signed by the Governor (07/08/2025).

Practical considerations / potential impact

  • Establishes a state‑level, age‑appropriate resource to promote consistent cyberbullying prevention instruction statewide.
  • Because adoption by local school boards is phrased as “strongly encouraged” (not mandatory), actual classroom implementation will vary by district.
  • The bill does not specify funding, staffing, training, or oversight for implementation; local capacity and priorities will influence uptake and effectiveness.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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