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MI SB0709
Bill
AI Summary
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Expands Michigan's career and technical preparation enrollment program to include students from state-approved nonpublic schools, in addition to public school students.
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Requires school districts and nonpublic schools to provide information to all high school students about dual enrollment options, including eligibility, programs, costs, and consequences of non-completion.
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Establishes that public school districts pay the lesser of actual eligible charges or a prorated percentage of the statewide average foundation allowance, while the Department of Treasury pays for nonpublic school students using the same funding formula.
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Allows students from nonpublic schools to receive postsecondary credit for career and technical courses, and for high school credit only if the course qualifies as a nonessential elective under Michigan court precedent.
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Requires annual reporting by intermediate school districts and career and technical programs to track enrollment numbers, course completion rates, and credit awards, with summary reports due to the legislature by March 1 each year.
Legislative Description
Education; students; dual enrollment opportunities for high school students in career and technical preparation programs; expand to nonpublic school and home school students. Amends title & secs. 3a, 4, 7, 9, 10 & 11 of 2000 PA 258 (MCL 388.1903a et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0622'11, SB 0623'11, SB 0710'11
Education, attendance
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0133'12 With Immediate Effect
5/16/2012