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MichiganHB 48362025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Education: examinations; opt-out option for the workforce readiness assessment portion of the Michigan merit examination; provide for. Amends sec. 104b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1704b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0349'25Last Action: assigned PA 56'25
Sponsored By: Brad Paquette (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Education: examinations
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Michigan students can skip workforce readiness testing
Starting in the 2026–2027 school year, students can skip the workforce readiness part of the Michigan merit examination. The exam covers 11th graders and 12th graders who did not complete it in 11th grade. A parent or legal guardian must sign the state waiver, available on the Michigan Department of Education website. The waiver must reach the student's district, intermediate school district, or public school academy by February 28 that school year. The department must work with business, manufacturing, and skilled trades groups on a letter explaining the test's purpose and benefits. Schools must give this letter to affected students and their parents or guardians by December 31 of the testing school year.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Brad Paquette
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Douglas Wozniak
Republican • House
Gregory Markkanen
Republican • House
Jamie Thompson
Republican • House
Jason Woolford
Republican • House
Jennifer Wortz
Republican • House
Pat Outman
Republican • House
Tom Kunse
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 12/16/2025
PASSED
Yes: 32 • No: 3 • Other: 2
House vote • 12/11/2025
passed; given immediate effect
Yes: 101 • No: 0 • Other: 9
Actions Timeline
assigned PA 56'25
12/31/2025Housefiled with Secretary of State 12/23/2025 12:04 PM
12/31/2025Houseapproved by the Governor 12/23/2025 10:34 AM
12/31/2025HouseRULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
12/23/2025Senatepresented to the Governor 12/18/2025 03:06 PM
12/18/2025Housebill ordered enrolled
12/17/2025Housefull title agreed to
12/17/2025Housereturned from Senate without amendment with full title
12/17/2025HouseRETURNED TO HOUSE
12/16/2025SenateINSERTED FULL TITLE
12/16/2025SenatePASSED ROLL CALL # 344 YEAS 32 NAYS 3 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
12/16/2025SenatePLACED ON IMMEDIATE PASSAGE
12/16/2025SenateRULES SUSPENDED
12/16/2025SenatePLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING
12/16/2025SenateREPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
12/16/2025SenateREFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
12/16/2025SenateRULES SUSPENDED
12/16/2025Senatetransmitted
12/11/2025Housetitle amended
12/11/2025Housepassed; given immediate effect Roll Call #326 Yeas 101 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 9
12/11/2025Houseread a third time
12/11/2025Houseplaced on third reading
12/10/2025Housesubstitute (H-1) adopted
12/10/2025Houseread a second time
12/10/2025Housereferred to second reading
12/10/2025House
Bill Text
Public Act
12/23/2025
House Concurred
12/17/2025
As Passed by the House
12/11/2025
Introduced
9/4/2025
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