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MI SB0698

Bill

Status

Engrossed

8/19/2009

Primary Sponsor

Wayne Kuipers

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Modifies algebra II completion requirements by allowing pupils to complete the course over 2 years (with 2 credits awarded) or 1.5 years (with 1.5 credits awarded), rather than requiring completion in a single year.

  • Permits pupils to fulfill the algebra II requirement through department-approved formal career and technical education programs with embedded mathematics content, such as electronics, machining, construction, welding, engineering, or renewable energy.

  • Requires the department to post implementation guidelines on its website and submit them to the senate and house standing committees on education within 30 days of the amendment's effective date.

  • Maintains the requirement that all pupils must successfully complete at least 1 mathematics course during their final year of high school enrollment.

Legislative Description

Education; curricula; mathematics graduation requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1278a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a).

Education, curricula

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Education

8/19/2009

Committee Referrals

Education7/15/2009

Full Bill Text

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