2017 Senate Bill 344 / 2018 Public Act 241

Authorize high school “STEM” diploma

Introduced in the Senate

April 27, 2017

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

May 31, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 7, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 7, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Workforce and Talent Development

May 22, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 12, 2018

Passed in the House 98 to 11 (details)

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

Received in the Senate

June 12, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 27, 2018