2008 House Bill 6412 / Public Act 349

Revise state merit exam and scholarship details

Introduced in the House

Sept. 9, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Matthew Gillard (D-106)

To establish that school districts are only required to give the state 11th grade merit exam with its national ACT test component once to each student, and that if a student wants to re-take the ACT he or she has to pay for it, unless the student is retaking it so as to qualify for a Michigan merit award scholarship, or for certain other exceptions. See House Bill 6413. Also, to restrict the test's writing exams to those included in the ACT, and make other revisions.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Dec. 2, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 4, 2008

Passed in the House 103 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 10, 2008

Passed in the Senate 35 to 3 (details)

To establish that school districts are only required to give the state 11th grade merit exam with its national ACT test component once to each student, and that if a student wants to re-take the ACT he or she has to pay for it, unless the student is retaking it so as to qualify for a Michigan merit award scholarship, or for certain other exceptions. See House Bill 6413. Also, to restrict the test's writing exams to those included in the ACT, and make other revisions.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 23, 2008