HOUSE BILL NO. 4269

February 28, 2019, Introduced by Reps. Griffin, Paquette and O'Malley and referred to the Committee on Education.

"The revised school code,"

(MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1278f.

the people of the state of michigan enact:

Sec. 1278f. A pupil may satisfy the credit requirements in 21st century skills for a high school diploma under section 1278a(1)(a)(iv) by successfully completing any combination of 3 credits in the following:

(a) A language other than English. A pupil may complete 1 or more credits in a language other than English by completing, at any time during grades K to 12, 1 or more credits that are grade-appropriate in a language other than English or coursework or other learning experiences that are substantially equivalent to credits in a language other than English, based on guidelines developed by the department. For the purposes of this subdivision, all of the following apply:

(i) American Sign Language is considered to be a language other than English.

(ii) The pupil may satisfy all or part of the requirements for a credit in a language other than English with online coursework.

(b) Visual arts, performing arts, or applied arts, as defined by the department. A school district or public school academy is strongly encouraged to offer visual arts and performing arts courses.

(d) A department-approved formal career and technical education program.

Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect 90 days after the date it is enacted into law.

Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless Senate Bill No.____ or House Bill No.____ (request no. 00243'19) of the 100th Legislature is enacted into law.