2009 Senate Bill 698

Lower high school graduation standards

Introduced in the Senate

July 15, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Kuipers (R-30)

To revise the high school graduation curriculum requirements adopted in a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2006-SB-1124">2006 law</a>, by replacing the algebra II requirements with the option to take a vocation education program in electronics, machining, construction, welding, engineering, or “renewable energy”.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Aug. 18, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Aug. 19, 2009

Amendment offered by Sen. Gretchen Whitmer (D-23)

To allow students to be awarded "1.5 credits" for 1.5 years of algebra class.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Aug. 19, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Education