Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB5648: Education: graduation requirements; credit for working certain trades; provide for. Amends sec. 1278a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a) & adds sec. 1279i.
Status: In committee, September 9, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2022 PA 105, and by adding section 1279i.
From the engrossed text, August 26, 2026:
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2022 PA 105, and by adding section 1279i. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1278a. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section or section 1278b, the board of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy shall not award a high school diploma to a pupil unless the pupil meets all of the following: (a) Has successfully completed all of the following credit requirements of the Michigan merit standard before graduating from high school: (i) At least 4 credits in mathematics that are aligned with subject area content expectations developed by the department and approved by the state board under section 1278b, including completion of at least algebra I, geometry, and algebra II, or an integrated sequence of this course content that consists of 3 credits, and an additional mathematics credit, such as trigonometry, statistics, precalculus, calculus, applied math, accounting, business math, a retake of algebra II, or, for only pupils entering grade 8 before 2023, a course in financial literacy as described in section 1165. A pupil may complete algebra II over 2 years with 2 credits awarded or over 1.5 years with 1.5 credits awarded for the purposes of …
Sponsors
- Woolford, Jason (R, 50) · primary sponsor
- Robinson, Ron (R, 58)
- Kelly, Tim (R, 93)
- Kunse, Tom (R, 100)
- Hoadley, Mike (R, 99)
- Borton, Ken (R, 105)
- Beson, Timothy (R, 96)
- Neyer, Jerry (R, 92)
- Prestin, David (R, 108)
- Markkanen, Gregory (R, 110)
- Cavitt, Cameron (R, 106)
- Maddock, Matt (R, 51)
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
- : PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
- : transmitted
- : passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #354 Yeas 59 Nays 39 Excused 0 Not Voting 12
- : read a third time
- : placed on third reading
- : read a second time
- : referred to second reading
- : reported with recommendation without amendment
- : bill electronically reproduced 03/03/2026
Votes
- passed; given immediate effect (August 26, 2026): 59 yea, 39 nay, passed
- Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment (June 24, 2026): 7 yea, 3 nay, passed
Subjects: Education: graduation requirements
Common questions
- What is HB5648?
- HB5648 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Education: graduation requirements; credit for working certain trades; provide for. Amends sec. 1278a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a) & adds sec. 1279i.
- What does HB5648 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2022 PA 105, and by adding section 1279i.
- What is the status of HB5648?
- In committee as of September 9, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION (September 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5648?
- Woolford, Jason (R, 50), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5648?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5648
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