Debate Grows Over Michigan’s Proposed Health Education Standards

Board member says revisions could force sensitive topics into classrooms; education officials say local control remains intact

LANSING, Mich. — A Michigan State Board of Education member is raising concerns about proposed changes to the state’s health education standards, saying the plan could lead to statewide mandates on sensitive topics. The Michigan Department of Education disputes that claim, saying the proposal maintains local control and parental rights.

Board member Nikk…