2015 Senate Bill 170

Authorize high school “STEM” diploma

Introduced in the Senate

March 3, 2015

Introduced by Sen. John Proos (R-21)

To authorize granting a high school diploma “endorsement” to a student who completes a specified number of science, technology, engineering, and math courses (STEM).

Referred to the Committee on Education

March 25, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 16, 2015

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 16, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Education

Sept. 10, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Workforce and Talent Development.

Referred to the Committee on Workforce and Talent Development