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
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.