POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS - S.B. 263: FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 263 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor: Senator Leon Stille

Committee: Education

CONTENT

The bill would revise the Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act to redefine "eligible student" as a student who achieved a score of at least proficient, as established by the Department of Education on assessments used under the Revised School Code. Currently, the Act defines an eligible student as a student who successfully completed the requirements for a State endorsement on a high school diploma.

The bill is tie-barred to Senate Bills 159 and 160, which would amend the Revised School Code and the State School Aid Act, respectively, to require that a State endorsement appear on a graduate's high school transcript upon completion of specified assessment instruments.

MCL 388.513 & 388.519 - Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed: 3-10-97 - Fiscal Analyst: E. Pratt

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.