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MI HB4269

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Griffin

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows pupils to satisfy 21st century skills credit requirements for high school diploma by completing any combination of 3 credits from specified subject areas

  • Permits credit fulfillment through foreign language study (including American Sign Language) completed during grades K-12, with online coursework allowed

  • Accepts visual arts, performing arts, or applied arts as defined by the department, with school districts strongly encouraged to offer visual arts and performing arts courses

  • Allows computer science or computer coding courses, or a combination thereof, to count toward the 3-credit requirement

  • Permits credits from department-approved formal career and technical education programs to satisfy the requirement; takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent on passage of Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 4270

Legislative Description

Education: curriculum; 21st century skills credit requirements for high school diploma; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1278f.

Education: curriculum

Last Action

Re-referred To Committee On Ways And Means

5/27/2020

Committee Referrals

Ways And Means5/7/2019
Education2/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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