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MI SB0710
Bill
AI Summary
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Expands the postsecondary enrollment options program to include students enrolled in state-approved nonpublic schools, in addition to public school students.
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Requires the superintendent of public instruction to approve readiness assessments and determine qualifying scores for high school students seeking to enroll in postsecondary courses in English, mathematics, reading, social studies, and science.
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Establishes that school districts pay the lesser of actual eligible charges or a prorated percentage of the statewide pupil-weighted average foundation allowance for eligible students; the department of treasury makes equivalent payments on behalf of nonpublic school students.
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Requires school districts and nonpublic schools to provide information to all high school students (grade 8 and higher) about dual enrollment options, eligibility requirements, credit designations, and financial responsibilities.
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Mandates annual reporting by school districts, intermediate school districts, and eligible postsecondary institutions to the department on program participation, expenditures, course completion rates, and credit grants; effective July 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
Education; students; dual enrollment opportunities for high school students in certain postsecondary institutions; expand to nonpublic school and home-schooled students. Amends title & secs. 3a, 4, 7, 9, 10 & 11 of 1996 PA 160 (MCL 388.513a et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0622'11, SB 0623'11, SB 0709'11
Education, attendance
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0134'12 With Immediate Effect
5/16/2012