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MI SR0098

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dayna Polehanki

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Origin

Senate

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges Michigan public universities to establish consistent, publicly available policies for awarding college credit for International Baccalaureate (IB) coursework

  • Recommends awarding academic credit for IB exam scores of 4 or higher (on a 1-7 scale), with potential higher score requirements for major-specific course credit

  • Notes Michigan has 77 IB World Schools serving approximately 25,000 students as of 2022-2023, but lacks statewide uniformity in credit recognition

  • Cites "brain drain" concerns, with over 400 Michigan IB graduates sending transcripts out of state in fiscal year 2024, potentially attracted by states with clearer credit policies

  • References American Council on Education guidelines recommending credit for scores of 4+ on 19 standard level IB courses including biology, chemistry, physics, economics, and history

Legislative Description

A resolution to urge the public institutions of higher education in Michigan to establish a consistent policy for awarding postsecondary-level academic credit for International Baccalaureate coursework.

Last Action

Adopted

3/4/2026

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