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MI HB4466

Bill

Status

Passed

7/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Joel Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires high school diplomas to include at least 4 credits in English language arts and at least 3 credits in science (including biology and chemistry, physics, anatomy, or agricultural science) aligned with state content expectations.

  • Allows students to fulfill the third science credit through a department-approved computer science program or formal career and technical education program, with legislature encouraging a fourth science credit.

  • Permits "personal curriculum" modifications for students who have completed grade 9, allowing adjustments to Michigan merit standard requirements with approval from parent/guardian, teacher, school counselor, and superintendent.

  • Establishes specific conditions for personal curriculum modifications, including that English language arts and science requirements cannot be modified, but mathematics, social science, health/physical education, and arts requirements can be modified under certain circumstances.

  • Requires school districts to annually notify students and parents about personal curriculum eligibility, develop educational development plans in grade 7, and ensure highly qualified teachers deliver all curriculum components.

Legislative Description

Education; graduation requirements; certain requirements of Michigan merit curriculum; modify, and modify personal curriculum requirements. Amends sec. 1278b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4465'13

Education, graduation requirements

Last Action

Assigned Pa 209'14

7/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Education3/14/2013

Full Bill Text

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