Bill Number: HB 4826
Subject: Entrepreneurship Classes
Sponsor: Tommy Brann
MASA Position:

Description: Establish a program of instruction in free enterprise and entrepreneurship as a required part of the curriculum. It would require all schools to include a program of instruction in free enterprise and entrepreneurship in their 8th-grade curriculum. The proposed bill would go into effect for the 2019-2020 school year. HB 4836 requires MDE to develop or adopt a model program, however, it must be project-based and include a number of areas of instruction. The bill also requires the State Board of Education to ensure that the 8th grade Social Studies standards include instruction in free enterprise and entrepreneurship. HB 4826 would increase costs for MDE and presumably for districts

Position Notes:
Position Date:
Bill Status: Introduced (8/13/2019; Referred to Committee on Education) Referred with H-1 substitute (12/10/19; Referred to Committee on Ways and Means)
PA Number: NA
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