A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1278a and 1278b (MCL 380.1278a and 380.1278b), as amended by 2022 PA 105, and by adding section 1278e.
The legislation revises Michigan's high school graduation requirements to offer more flexible credit options, introduce future skills courses, and support personalized curricula, while mandating annual evaluations and model program development to enhance student preparedness for career opportunities.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce
Reported with substitute H-2
Substitute H-2 concurred in by voice vote
Substitute H-3 offered
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The substitute passed by voice vote
1. Amend page 7, line 17, after “least” by striking out “2 credits” and inserting “1 credit”.
2. Amend page 7, line 18, after “that” by striking out “are” and inserting “is”.
3. Amend page 7, line 20, after “to” by striking out “2 credits” and inserting “1 credit”.
4. Amend page 7, line 28, after “the” by striking out “2 credits” and inserting “credit”.
The amendment passed by voice vote
1. Amend page 14, line 3, after “(b)” by striking out “For students who entered high school before the 2029-2030 school year, at” and inserting “At”.
2. Amend page 14, line 6, after “section” by inserting a period and striking out the balance of the line through “section.” on line 11.
3. Amend page 14, line 13, by striking out “or”.
4. Amend page 14, line 13, after “physics” by striking out the period and inserting “, anatomy, or agricultural science, or successfully completing a program or curriculum that provides the same content as the chemistry or physics benchmarks, as determined by the department.”.
5. Amend page 14, line 16, after “the” by striking out “requirements” and inserting “requirement”.
6. Amend page 14, line 23, after “remaining” by striking out “credits” and inserting “credit”.
7. Amend page 15, line 24, after “(xviii)” by striking out “Up to 2 credits” and inserting “1 credit”.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 57 to 43 (details)
Motion to give immediate effect
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The motion prevailed by voice vote
