Bill Number: HB 4270
Subject: Skilled Trades
Sponsor: Beth Griffin
MASA Position: Support

Description: Would replace the visual, performing or applied arts and foreign language requirements with three credits of “21st-century skills,” and HB 4269 would state that the 21st-century skills requirement could be met by completing any combination of three credits in any of the following: A grade-appropriate language other than English any time between kindergarten and twelfth grade, or coursework or other learning experiences that are substantially equivalent to credits in a language other than English, based on Michigan Department of Education (MDE) guidelines. Visual, performing, or applied arts, as defined by MDE. Computer science, computer coding, or a combination of the two. A state-approved formal career and technical education (CTE) program. Now and under the bills, American Sign Language (ASL) counts as a language other than English; the foreign language requirement may be satisfied with online coursework; and a district or public school academy (PSA) is strongly encouraged to offer visual arts and performing arts courses.

Position Notes:
Position Date: 03/20/2019
Bill Status: Introduced (2/28/2019; Referred to Committee on Education)
PA Number: NA
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