2017 Senate Bill 685 / 2018 Public Act 231

Require public schools provide career information to students

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Peter MacGregor (R-28)

To revise a requirement that public schools to find ways to make available to students opportunities for “structured on-the-job learning,” by also requiring that this involve “active, direct, and hands-on learning;” “instruction relating to problem solving, personal management, organizational and negotiation skills, and teamwork;” “experiences in a field of a pupil's interests or aptitude;” and more.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and International Investment

Jan. 24, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) 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 86 to 23 (details)

To revise a requirement that public schools to find ways to make available to students opportunities for “structured on-the-job learning,” by also requiring that this involve “active, direct, and hands-on learning;” “instruction relating to problem solving, personal management, organizational and negotiation skills, and teamwork;” “experiences in a field of a pupil's interests or aptitude;” and more.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 26, 2018