Bill > HB4158

This bill amends several sections of Michigan's Revised School Code to update references to state-administered student assessments, specifically expanding the language around testing to include a new pilot assessment system under section 104d of the state school aid act. The bill modifies provisions related to public school academies, urban high school academies, schools of excellence, and the Michigan merit examination, allowing these educational institutions to use alternative state-administered assessment systems in addition to the existing Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) and Michigan Merit Examination. Key changes include updating language in sections describing educational goals, pupil assessment methods, and testing requirements to provide flexibility for schools participating in a new assessment pilot program. The bill ensures that schools can use the pilot assessment system for measuring student academic achievement and meeting state educational standards. Notably, the bill will only take effect if companion House Bill 4157 is also enacted into law, creating a tie bar between the two pieces of legislation. The modifications aim to provide schools with more options for student assessment while maintaining the core objectives of measuring academic performance and progress.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4158