Bill > HB4175

This bill modifies the Michigan merit curriculum requirements for high school students, making several key changes to credit requirements and curriculum standards. The bill adjusts mathematics credit requirements by removing specific course mandates (like algebra I, geometry, and algebra II) and instead allows school districts to determine appropriate mathematics course sequences. For science credits, the bill eliminates the previous requirement to complete specific science courses like biology and chemistry, and now allows students to fulfill the third science credit through computer science or career and technical education programs. The bill introduces a new mandatory half-credit personal finance course for students entering 8th grade in 2023, which can be used to fulfill credits in mathematics, arts, or language requirements. Additionally, the bill maintains provisions for a "personal curriculum" that allows students to modify certain credit requirements with approval from parents, teachers, and school administrators, while keeping core English and science requirements unchanged. The bill also continues to encourage schools to provide flexible learning pathways, including alternative instructional methods, career and technical education programs, and opportunities for students to meet curriculum requirements through various means such as online courses, advanced placement, or dual enrollment.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4175