2026 House Bill 5648

Education: graduation requirements; credit for working certain trades; provide for.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2022 PA 105, and by adding section 1279i.

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House Bill No. 5648 allows Michigan high school seniors to earn graduation credit for full-time, board-approved trade employment aligned with career and technical education pathways, while maintaining core curriculum requirements and ensuring compliance with labor and safety standards.

Introduced in the House

March 3, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Jason Woolford (R-50) and 17 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Ron Robinson (R-58), Tim Kelly (R-93), Tom Kunse (R-100), Mike Hoadley (R-99), Ken Borton (R-105), Timothy Beson (R-96), Jerry Neyer (R-92), David Prestin (R-108), Greg Markkanen (R-110), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Matt Maddock (R-51), Josh Schriver (R-66), Pat Outman (R-91), William Bruck (R-30), Matt Bierlein (R-97), Jennifer Wortz (R-35) and Gregory Alexander (R-98)

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

June 24, 2026

Reported without amendment

Aug. 26, 2026

Passed in the House 59 to 39 (details)

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

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

Sept. 9, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Education