Michigan HB6164: Education: curriculum; computer science course requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1166c of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1166c).

What the bill says

To amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1166c (MCL 380.1166c), as added by 2024 PA 206.

From the introduced text, July 3, 2026:

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1166c (MCL 380.1166c), as added by 2024 PA 206. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1166c. (1) Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, each public high school shall offer at least 1 computer science course to pupils enrolled in the public high school, as determined by the district, intermediate school district, or public school academy. (2) The computer science course described in subsection (1) must meet the following criteria: (a) It must meet or exceed standards established by the state board of education. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, the public high school must make a good-faith effort to offer the course in an in-person setting. If an in-person setting is not feasible for purposes of meeting the requirement under this subdivision, the public high school may offer the course through a virtual or distance-based option. The requirement to make a good-faith effort to offer the course in an in-person setting does not apply to a public high school that operates entirely virtually. A public high school may meet the requirements of this subdivision by offering the course in any facility operated by a school district, intermediate school district, public school academy, career and technical education center, or career and …

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Sponsors

• Carra, Steve (R, 36) · primary sponsor
• Kelly, Tim (R, 93)
• DeSana, James (R, 29)

Latest actions

1. July 3, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 07/03/2026
2. July 3, 2026: referred to Committee on Education and Workforce
3. July 3, 2026: read a first time
4. July 3, 2026: introduced by Representative Rep. Steve Carra

Common questions

What is HB6164?

HB6164 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Education: curriculum; computer science course requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1166c of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1166c).

What does HB6164 do?

In its own words: To amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1166c (MCL 380.1166c), as added by 2024 PA 206.

What is the status of HB6164?

In committee as of July 3, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 07/03/2026 (July 3, 2026).

Who sponsored HB6164?

Carra, Steve (R, 36), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB6164?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6164