Introduced
by
To clarify that the foreign language requirement in the state’s graduation requirements only applies to students who entered 3rd grade in 2006 or later or later (a cohort who generally would graduate in 2016). Reportedly this is to correct an error in a law enacted <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2013-HB-4465">earlier in 2014</a> that lowered some of the graduation standards.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)
To clarify that the foreign language requirement in the state’s graduation requirements only applies to student who entered 3rd grade in 2006 or later or later (a cohort who generally would graduate in 2016). Reportedly this is to correct an error in a law enacted <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2013-HB-4465">earlier in 2014</a> that lowered some of the graduation standards.
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)
To extend for another year (through 2021) an exception to the the foreign language requirement in the state’s graduation requirements that allows students to instead meet this with career and technical education" classes or more arts classes. Also, to clarify that the foreign language requirement only applies to students who entered 3rd grade in 2006 or later or later (a cohort who generally would graduate in 2016). Reportedly this is to correct an error in a law enacted <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2013-HB-4465">earlier in 2014</a> that lowered some of the graduation standards.
