HOUSE BILL NO. 4953

June 01, 2021, Introduced by Reps. Martin, Paquette, Griffin, Green and Fink and referred to the Committee on Education.

"The revised school code,"

(MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1293.

the people of the state of michigan enact:

Sec. 1293. (1) By not later than August 1, 2021, and by not later than August 1 each year thereafter, the department shall develop or update and shall make available to all school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies informational packets to be given by school officials to each pupil enrolled in any of grades 8 to 12 in the school district, intermediate school district, or public school academy. An informational packet described in this subsection must include, but is not limited to, all of the following:

(a) Information, disaggregated by prosperity region, regarding dual enrollment opportunities that are available to pupils enrolled in any of grades 8 to 12 under state or federal law.

(b) Information, disaggregated by prosperity region, regarding early/middle college programs that are available under state or federal law to pupils enrolled in any of grades 8 to 12.

(c) Information regarding the average tuition and average fees associated with attendance at each public university and community college in this state for the immediately preceding calendar year.

(d) The 6-year graduation rate for each public university and community college in this state.

(e) Information regarding the average amount of student loans incurred by individuals attending a postsecondary institution in this state.

(f) A list of at least 10 postsecondary vocational training opportunities for individuals who have been awarded a high school diploma or who have been granted a high school equivalency certificate, as that term is defined in section 4 of the state school aid act of 1979, MCL 388.1604. The list described in this subdivision must include, but is not limited to, the average costs associated with certification through the listed vocational training opportunities.

(g) A list of at least 20 of the most in-demand occupations in this state, as determined by the department, for the immediately preceding calendar year. The list under this subdivision must include, but is not limited to, a breakdown of the average salary for each occupation and the required educational level for each occupation.

(h) A list of public and private resources designed to aid pupils and the parents and legal guardians of pupils in navigating postsecondary education. The list under this subdivision must include, but is not limited to, information concerning public and private scholarship opportunities available to pupils.

(i) A list of public-service opportunities for high school graduates. The list under this subdivision must include, but is not limited to, information concerning opportunities available for high school graduates in the public-safety sector, including, but not limited to, opportunities in the Armed Forces of the United States, police departments, and fire departments. As used in this subdivision, "Armed Forces of the United States" means the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force, or Coast Guard or other military force designated by Congress as a part of the Armed Forces of the United States, including the reserve components.

(j) Information regarding any postsecondary training and tuition assistance available to those who choose a career in public service.

(2) By not later than August 1, 2021, and by not later than August 1 each year thereafter, the department shall post the informational packet made available to school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies under subsection (1) on its website homepage.

(3) By not later than October 1, 2021, and by not later than October 1 each year thereafter, the board of a school district or intermediate school district or board of directors of a public school academy shall ensure that the informational packet made available to the school district, intermediate school district, or public school academy under subsection (1) is provided to each pupil enrolled in any of grades 8 to 12 in the school district, intermediate school district, or public school academy.