2015 Senate Bill 169

Authorize high school “STEM” diploma

Introduced in the Senate

March 3, 2015

Introduced by Sen. John Proos (R-21)

To require the state Department of Education to “issue and transmit” a high school diploma “endorsement” for a student who completes the science, technology, engineering, and math courses (STEM) specified in Senate Bill 170.

Referred to the Committee on Education

March 25, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 16, 2015

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 16, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Education

June 4, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Workforce and Talent Development.

Referred to the Committee on Workforce and Talent Development