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MI HB4556
Bill
Status
12/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tom Kunse
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AI Summary
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Modifies the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to consist of a college entrance test, work skills test, and the M-STEP summative assessment, administered to grade 11 pupils (or grade 12 if not completed in grade 11)
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Changes the testing window from "after March 1 and before June 1" to the last 12 weeks of each school district's school year
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Removes the requirement to include MME scaled scores on high school transcripts, while retaining the requirement to include attendance records
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Eliminates the requirement for an extended writing sample component and removes consideration of electronically-scored essay contractors
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Adds provisions for middle college program students and consortium pupils, specifying how their assessment scores should be attributed to specific school buildings for reporting purposes
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Takes effect June 30, 2026
Legislative Description
Education: examinations; certain requirements concerning the Michigan merit examination; modify. Amends sec. 1279g of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1279g).
Education: students
Last Action
Placed On Order Of Third Reading With Substitute (s-3)
2/24/2026