2017 Senate Bill 343 / 2018 Public Act 242

Give students government predictions related to careers

Introduced in the Senate

April 27, 2017

Introduced by Sen. John Proos (R-21)

To require school districts to give students a regional “career outlook” forecast document created by a government "Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives." This would be part of a process that seventh-graders must undergo of creating an "educational development plan" with school officials.

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

June 12, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 96 to 13 (details)

To require school districts to give students a regional “career outlook” forecast document created by a government "Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives." This would be part of a process that seventh-graders must undergo of creating an "educational development plan" with school officials.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 27, 2018