2017 Senate Bill 175 / 2018 Public Act 232

Allow graduation language requirement exception

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 21, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Jim Stamas (R-36)

To lower a state high school graduation standard that requires students to take two classes that teach a foreign language. Under the bill students could replace one of these classes with a class in “visual or performing arts,” or by completing a career and technical education program.

Referred to the Committee on Education

The committee reported a version that limits the provision to students graduating in 2022, 2023, or 2024.

June 6, 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 35 to 1 (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.

Amendment offered by Rep. Ben Frederick (R-85)

To remove a provision specifying an effective date for the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 90 to 19 (details)

To lower a state high school graduation standard that requires students to take two classes that teach a foreign language. Under the bill students could replace one of these classes with a class in “visual or performing arts,” or by completing a career and technical education program.

Received in the Senate

June 12, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 26, 2018