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MI HB5319
Bill
Status
12/5/2017
Primary Sponsor
Tom Cochran
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AI Summary
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School districts and public school academies may award a biliteracy diploma endorsement to pupils who demonstrate proficiency in English language arts and a language other than English.
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The Department of Education shall promulgate rules establishing standards for the biliteracy diploma endorsement, including minimum credit requirements in both English language arts and non-English languages.
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The Department shall identify specific examinations to determine proficiency levels in English language arts and non-English languages for earning the endorsement.
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The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Education; graduation requirements; high school diploma endorsement for foreign language; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1278d.
Education: curriculum
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/05/2017
12/6/2017