2015 Senate Bill 216 / 2016 Public Act 56

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Introduced in the Senate

March 18, 2015

Introduced by Sen. David Robertson (R-14)

To replace references in the school aid act to the "General Educational Development” test (GED) in the school aid act with the term "high school equivalency test".

Referred to the Committee on Education

Dec. 2, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 15, 2015

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To replace references in the school aid act to the "General Educational Development” test (GED) in the school aid act with the term "high school equivalency test." Also, to require the relevant state agency to approve at least one high school equivalency test, and determine whether an equivalency certificate based on a particular test meets state standards.

Received in the House

Dec. 16, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Education

March 3, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

March 16, 2016

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

To replace references in the school aid act to the "General Educational Development” test (GED) in the school aid act with the term "high school equivalency test." Also, to require the relevant state agency to approve at least one high school equivalency test, and determine whether an equivalency certificate based on a particular test meets state standards.

Received in the Senate

March 17, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 29, 2016