The bill amends the Michigan merit examination requirements for pupils in grade 11 and those in grade 12 who did not take the complete examination in grade 11. It mandates that the examination includes assessments in English language arts, mathematics, reading, science, and social studies, with a writing component for English language arts. Additionally, it introduces a workforce readiness assessment that pupils can opt out of through a waiver process. The bill also stipulates that the Michigan merit examination must be administered annually between March 1 and June 1, with results provided to students and their guardians by the beginning of the first semester of grade 12.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of quality management standards for contractors involved in scoring and developing the examination, ensuring timely feedback for students, and providing accommodations for pupils with disabilities. It also requires that the examination includes questions related to genocide education, specifically the Holocaust and the Armenian Genocide. The overall goal of the Michigan merit examination is to assess pupil performance and improve academic achievement while aligning with state and national educational standards.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (S-3): 380.1279
Substitute (H-1): 380.1279
Senate Introduced Bill: 380.1279
As Passed by the Senate: 380.1279
As Passed by the House: 380.1279
Senate Concurred Bill: 380.1279
Public Act: 380.1279
Senate Enrolled Bill: 380.1279