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MI HR0148
Resolution
Status
Passed
5/16/2012
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Kurtz
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AI Summary
- Encourages all Michigan school boards to establish policies allowing agricultural science courses to count toward high school graduation requirements
- Recognizes that modern agricultural careers extend beyond traditional farming to include agribusiness, food science, communications, forestry, and natural resources management
- Notes that agricultural science curricula incorporate core subjects like chemistry and develop technical and analytical skills applicable to multiple career pathways
- Highlights that 80 percent of agricultural processing jobs may be located in urban and suburban communities, making agri-science relevant beyond rural districts
- Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the Michigan Department of Education, Michigan Association of School Boards, and Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals
Legislative Description
A resolution to encourage school boards throughout the state to establish policies that ensure that agricultural science courses count toward graduation.
Last Action
Adopted
5/16/2012
Committee Referrals
Education10/26/2011
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