MI SB0452

Applies to the largest school district in Michigan if it operates a high school that has been unaccredited for 3+ consecutive years or failed federal pupil performance standards for 5+ consecutive years.

Requires the affected school district to initiate a pilot project in at least one high school providing financial incentives to grade 9 and 10 students based on grades in core courses (English language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, or physical education).

Students earn $50 for each A, $35 for each B, and $20 for each C grade reported every 5 weeks, with a maximum of $2,000 per school year.

Students who earn a failing grade in a core course forfeit credited money for that 5-week period unless they complete make-up work and subsequently earn course credit.

Half of credited amounts are distributed immediately every 5 weeks by bank deposit or check; the remaining half is retained and paid to the student upon high school graduation.