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MI HB5645

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Horn

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

HB 5645 Summary

  • Adds subsection (7) allowing pupils to waive the algebra II requirement if they complete at least 1 additional science credit (4 total science credits) or 1 career and technical education credit meeting department standards.

  • Adds subsection (7) allowing pupils to waive the 2-credit foreign language requirement if they complete at least 2 additional science credits (5 total science credits) or 2 career and technical education credits meeting department standards.

  • Modifies subsection (1)(a)(i) to add "Subject to subsection (7)" clarifying that the algebra II requirement is conditional on not meeting alternative qualification pathways.

  • Modifies subsection (2) to add "and subject to subsection (7)" clarifying the foreign language requirement is conditional on not meeting alternative qualification pathways.

Legislative Description

Education; curricula; opt-out provision for foreign language and algebra II requirements for high school diploma; provide for pupils meeting certain alternative requirements. Amends sec. 1278a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a).

Education, curricula

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 05/17/2012

5/17/2012

Committee Referrals

Education5/16/2012

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