MI SB0947

Replaces references to "general education development (GED)" with "high school equivalency certificate" throughout the Corrections Code of 1953.

Requires prisoners with minimum sentences of 2 years or more to obtain a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate before parole release, with limited waivers for inmates over 65, previously employed individuals, or those with learning disabilities or English language barriers.

Directs the Department of Corrections to provide English language training to prisoners lacking English proficiency to help them work toward high school equivalency certification.

Establishes a "certificate of employability" program for prisoners meeting specific criteria: completing a career and technical education course, having no major misconducts in the 2 years before release, no more than 3 minor misconducts, and achieving a silver level or better on a national work readiness certificate.

Makes falsely claiming to possess a valid certificate of employability a misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days imprisonment or a $500 fine, and establishes that the department shall issue documents documenting prisoners' convictions and institutional history upon release.