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MI SB0344

Bill

Status

Passed

9/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

John Proos

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows school districts and public school academies to notate a pupil's transcript or diploma with a STEM endorsement upon completion of specified credit requirements in grades 7-12.

  • Requires pupils to earn at least 6 mathematics credits, with at least 5 credits in courses listed in Michigan merit standards or covering equivalent content, including precalculus or calculus.

  • Requires pupils to earn at least 6 science credits, with at least 4 credits in courses listed in Michigan merit standards or covering equivalent content.

  • Requires pupils to earn at least 1/2 credit in technology activities and at least 1/2 credit in engineering activities, which may be obtained through separate courses or integrated with mathematics and science coursework.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, effective September 26, 2018.

Legislative Description

Education; curriculum; endorsement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); provide for eligibility requirements. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1278d.

Education: curriculum

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0241'18 With Immediate Effect

9/5/2018

Committee Referrals

Workforce And Talent Development6/7/2017
Education4/27/2017

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