HB4156

Education: curriculum; merit curriculum; modify. Amends secs. 1278a & 1278b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a & 380.1278b) & adds sec. 1278e.

Chamber Passed·4/17/25

Michigan HB4156 modifies the Michigan Merit Curriculum to include new credit requirements and personal curriculum options for high school students.

Michigan HB4156 amends the Michigan Merit Curriculum by introducing new credit requirements and personal curriculum options for high school students. The bill mandates that students must complete at least four credits in mathematics, including algebra I, geometry, and algebra II or an integrated sequence. Students must also complete at least three credits in science, including biology and either chemistry, earth science, agricultural science, or physics. Additionally, students must complete at least four credits in English language arts and three credits in social science, including U.S.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 57–43 · Apr 17, 2025
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
12
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

57 Yea

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43 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

10:30 AM

House Education and Workforce

Mar 19, 2025

10:30 AM

House Education and Workforce

History

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Education

Apr 17, 2025

House

Read A Third Time