Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that repeals passage requirements on the career readiness exams for Michigan high school juniors.

Highlights:

• Repeals previous qualifying assessments passage requirements for high school graduation for juniors (Sec. 11b).

• Defines “qualifying assessments” as assessments that are capable of generating postsecondary credentials or credits, including (Sec. 11b):

• Assessments required as a prerequisite for obtaining a professional certification or locally and state-recognized industry certifications;

• Career and technical education technical skills assessments necessary to achieve completer status in a career and technical education program;

• Assessments that enable students to earn credit for introductory-level courses that count toward completion of postsecondary credentials; and

• Any other assessments determined by the department of education to be capable of generating postsecondary credentials for high school students.

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