HB4556

Education: examinations; certain requirements concerning the Michigan merit examination; modify. Amends sec. 1279g of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1279g).

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Michigan HB4556 modifies the Michigan Merit Examination requirements for grade 11 students.

Michigan HB4556 amends the Michigan Merit Examination requirements for grade 11 students. The bill mandates that the examination be administered annually between March 1 and June 1. It must test grade-level content expectations and state standards in subjects like English, mathematics, reading, and science. The examination must also comply with federal laws such as the No Child Left Behind Act and the Every Student Succeeds Act. The examination is designed to assess pupil instruction and ensure that the total testing time does not exceed eight hours.

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Roll Call Votes

105 Yea

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Calendar

Feb 11

9:45 AM

Senate Education

Feb 5

9:45 AM

Senate Education

History

May 14

House

Approved By The Governor 05/14/2026 09:30 Am

May 14

House

Filed With Secretary Of State 05/14/2026 10:32 Am

May 14

House

Assigned Pa 10'26 With Immediate Effect