Michigan Legislature advances bill for high school credit in skilled trades
State of MichiganMichiganMichigan House Bill 5648 establishes a statutory framework allowing school districts, intermediate school districts, and charter schools to grant high school credit to 12th-grade students working full-time in approved skilled trade jobs. The legislation requires assigned district personnel to monitor student employment and verify alignment with career and technical education pathways.
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Aug 26, 2026
- 78 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2025-2026 Regular Session
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Bill details
- Last action
- Referred To Committee On Education · Sep 9, 2026
- Pending committee
- Education
- Official title
- Education: graduation requirements; credit for working certain trades; provide for. Amends sec. 1278a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a) & adds sec. 1279i.
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Subjects
- Education: graduation requirements
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