An act to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “An act to make appropriations to aid in the support of the public schools, the intermediate school districts, community colleges, and public universities of the state; to make appropriations for certain other purposes relating to education; to provide for the disbursement of the appropriations; to authorize the issuance of certain bonds and provide for the security of those bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to create certain funds and provide for their expenditure; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 104b (MCL 388.1704b), as amended by 2025 PA 15. (Filed with the Secretary of State on December 23, 2025, at 12:04 p.m.)
House Bill No. 4836 amends Michigan's school aid law to allow students to opt out of the workforce readiness portion of the Michigan Merit Examination with parental consent, enhances transparency and accountability in test administration, and maintains alignment with state and federal education standards.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce
Reported with substitute H-1
Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote
Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)
Motion to give immediate effect
by
The motion prevailed by voice vote
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Reported without amendment
Passed in the Senate 32 to 3 (details)
