Bill > SB0059

This bill modifies the state school aid act to create new provisions for work-based learning experiences for high school students. Specifically, the bill allows districts to count students participating in work-based learning experiences as up to 0.75 full-time equivalent membership in addition to their regular high school course enrollment, not to exceed a total of 1.0 full-time equivalent membership. The bill defines work-based learning experiences as educational experiences approved by a school district through training agreements with employers or in-district placements that are related to school instruction. Additionally, the bill allocates $2 million for competitive grants to districts to cover extra costs associated with implementing these work-based learning experiences. Districts must apply for the grants in a manner prescribed by the state department of education. The legislation aims to provide more flexibility for districts in creating work-based learning opportunities for students, particularly those in career and technical education programs, without displacing existing permanent positions in the district. The bill also makes a minor adjustment to the state school aid fund appropriation, increasing it by $2 million to support these new work-based learning initiatives.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0059