MI HB5190

Modifies high school graduation requirements under Michigan's merit curriculum by amending mathematics credit requirements to allow completion of algebra II over multiple years or through career and technical education programs

Requires all pupils entering grade 8 before 2023 to complete a financial literacy course as part of economics requirement; beginning with pupils entering grade 8 in 2023, mandates a separate 1/2 credit personal finance course that can count toward mathematics, arts, or language credit requirements

Allows pupils to fulfill language other than English requirement (2 credits) through career and technical education programs, visual or performing arts instruction, or online coursework

Establishes that personal curriculum modifications (alternative paths to diploma) can be requested by parents, teachers, or counselors for pupils who have completed grade 9, with specific flexibility for mathematics and social science requirements

Requires annual notification to pupils and parents about right to request personal curriculum and maintains specialty school exemptions for up to 15 high schools meeting rigorous academic standards