High School Reform Legislation - Michigan



High School Reform Legislation

On April 20, 2006, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm signed two new laws which together represent Michigan's new high school graduation requirements. These laws amended Michigan Compiled Law* (MCL) 380 by adding two new sections, Section 1278a and Section 1278b. To view the graduation requirements, you will need to review both sections. In addition, Michigan's Senate Fiscal Agency has prepared a combined analysis of both new laws. To view these documents, please click on the links below.

• MCL. 380.1278a[pic] (Added Section 1278a, was passed by the legislature as Senate Bill 1124, and, later enrolled as Public Act 124 of 2006.)

This legislation is the first part of a two bill package that creates Michigan's new high school graduation requirements.

• MCL. 380.1278b[pic] (Added Section 1278b, was passed by the legislature as House Bill 5606, and, later enrolled as Public Act 123 of 2006.)

This legislation is the second part of a two bill package that creates Michigan's new high school graduation requirements.

House Bill 5606 also amended Section 1280 of the Code to specify that, beginning in 2008-2009, a high school may not be accredited unless it ensures that all students have access to all elements of the curriculum required under the bills and required the Superintendent of Public Instruction to update the accreditation standards annually.

• Senate Fiscal Agency analysis of Public Acts 123 and 124 of 2006[pic] (outlined above. This analysis does not contain an analysis of PA 623 below.)

On January 3, 2007, Governor Jennifer Granholm signed a new law which amended MCL. 380.1278b clarifying the personal curriculum option for high school students with disabilities.

To view the Michigan Compiled Law (MCL) and a legislative analysis click the hyperlinks below:

• MCL 380.1278b[pic] (Passed by the legislature as Senate Bill 1427 and later enrolled as Public Act 623 of 2006,[pic] amended by Public Act 123 of 2006.)

This legislation clarifies the personal curriculum option for children with disabilities.

• Senate Fiscal Agency analysis of clarification[pic]

*Public acts of a general and permanent nature are compiled (i.e., codified) into a subject arrangement of statutory law. Each chapter covers one area of law, such as education (chapter 380) or motor vehicles (chapter 257). Public acts dealing with appropriations are not compiled, and neither are local acts.

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