2017 Senate Bill 684 / 2018 Public Act 230

Require public schools provide career information to students

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Ken Horn (R-32)

To require that public high school students be given information on careers, projected job openings and wages; an “an opportunity to explore careers specific to a pupil's interests and identify career pathways and goals”; and “an opportunity to develop a talent portfolio” including “a record of the pupil's experiences, proficiencies, certifications, or accomplishments that demonstrate talents or marketable skills”.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and International Investment

Jan. 24, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

June 7, 2018

Passed in the Senate 23 to 13 (details)

Received in the House

June 7, 2018

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 89 to 20 (details)

To require that public high school students be given information on careers, projected job openings and wages; an “an opportunity to explore careers specific to a pupil's interests and identify career pathways and goals”; and “an opportunity to develop a talent portfolio” including “a record of the pupil's experiences, proficiencies, certifications, or accomplishments that demonstrate talents or marketable skills”.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 26, 2018