HB 5444 Summary

• Terminates all Common Core Standards implementation and related programs in Michigan, prohibiting adoption of any derivative standards or national/multistate consortium standards that cede control of educational standards.

• Requires adoption of new state academic content standards within 90 days based on Massachusetts's 2008-2009 standards (adapted for Michigan history and government) in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies for grades K-12.

• Permits parents to opt their children out of any public school activities, practices, or testing without negative repercussions, financial impact, or state interference, while allowing per-pupil basis funding to continue.

• Allows school districts and public school academies to develop their own fundamental academic curricula that may vary from state standards, with no financial penalties for adopting different standards.

• Requires new state assessments based on Massachusetts's 2008-2009 assessments, prohibits collection of personal data on values/attitudes/beliefs and medical/behavioral/biometric data, and mandates legislative approval by concurrent resolution before implementation.