2023 Senate Bill 463

Education: graduation requirements; completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by pupils; require as condition of graduation.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1278e.

Senate Fiscal Agency Analysis

The bill would add Section 1278e to the Revised School Code to require a student to submit the FAFSA to the United States Department of Education, or receive a parental or alternative waiver, to graduate high school. The bill also would require data concerning FAFSA completion rates and granted waivers to be compiled and shared publicly.

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 24, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-4)

Referred to the Committee on Education

Oct. 24, 2023

Reported with substitute S-2

Oct. 25, 2023

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Nov. 2, 2023

Reported with substitute S-3

Substitute S-3 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 20 to 18 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 2, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Education