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MI HR0148

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Kurtz

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

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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