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MI SB1013
Bill
AI Summary
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Allows pupils to opt out of the algebra II requirement by completing at least 1 additional science credit (4 total science credits) or at least 1 career and technical education credit meeting department standards.
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Allows pupils to opt out of the 2-credit foreign language requirement by completing at least 2 additional science credits (5 total science credits) or at least 2 career and technical education credits meeting department standards.
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Requires the department to post implementation guidelines within 30 days for career and technical education programs with embedded mathematics content that can fulfill algebra II requirements.
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Adds subsection (7) to establish these alternative pathways while maintaining existing Michigan Merit Standard requirements for other credits and courses.
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
Referred To Committee On Education
3/8/2012