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MI HB5319

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Tom Cochran

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • The Department shall identify specific examinations to determine proficiency levels in English language arts and non-English languages for earning the endorsement.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education Reform12/5/2017

Full Bill Text

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