2025 House Bill 5364

Education: other; revision to state academic standards; require approval of the legislature for.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1278 (MCL 380.1278), as amended by 2016 PA 170.

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House Bill No. 5364 amends Michigan's Revised School Code to require legislative approval for changes to core academic curriculum standards, reinforce a focus on academic content, and clarify local and state responsibilities in curriculum development and student support.

Introduced in the House

Dec. 16, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Gina Johnsen (R-78) and 16 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Jason Woolford (R-50), Jamie Thompson (R-28), Matt Maddock (R-51), Gregory Alexander (R-98), Jennifer Wortz (R-35), Rylee Linting (R-27), Tom Kunse (R-100), Luke Meerman (R-89), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), James DeSana (R-29), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Greg Markkanen (R-110), Doug Wozniak (R-59), Steve Carra (R-36), Alicia St. Germaine (R-62) and Joseph Pavlov (R-64)

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

Feb. 18, 2026

Reported without amendment

March 3, 2026

Passed in the House 56 to 50 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote