The bill amends the Revised School Code to enhance the administration and structure of the Michigan merit examination for high school students. It mandates that school districts and public school academies administer the examination to 11th graders and 12th graders who missed it in 11th grade. The examination will now include a college entrance test, a work skills test, and the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP). The bill specifies that the Michigan merit examination must consist of assessment instruments aligned with state content standards and includes provisions for reporting individual pupil performance to parents or legal guardians and teachers.

Additionally, the bill introduces several requirements for the administration and scoring of the Michigan merit examination, including ensuring that contractors meet quality management standards and adhere to specific deadlines. It also emphasizes the need for accommodations for students with disabilities and allows nonpublic and home-schooled students to take the examination. The bill further stipulates that the examination must be based on grade-level content expectations and includes provisions for reporting results, including the graduation rates of consortium pupils. Overall, the amendments aim to improve the assessment process and ensure that it aligns with educational standards and requirements.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-2): 380.1279
House Introduced Bill: 380.1279