GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS                                                             H.B. 4326 (S-1):

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                     REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 4326 (Substitute S-1 as reported)

Sponsor:  Representative Greg VanWoerkom

House Committee:  Education

Senate Committee:  Education and Career Readiness

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Revised School Code to specify that, for the purposes of high school graduation requirements, computer coding would be considered a language other than English.

The Code prohibits the board of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy from awarding a high school diploma to a pupil unless he or she has completed the prescribed number of credits in the Michigan merit standard (e.g., courses in mathematics, health and physical education, and social studies). In addition, a pupil must complete at least two credits in a language other than English. For the purposes of this requirement, American Sign Language is considered a language other than English. Under the bill, computer coding also would be considered a language other than English.

MCL 380.1278a                                                            Legislative Analyst:  Eleni Lionas

FISCAL IMPACT

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

Date Completed:  3-10-22                                                    Fiscal Analyst:  Cory Savino

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.