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HB4154 • 2026

Education: career and technical; trade schools; include in the postsecondary enrollment options act. Amends sec. 3 of 1996 PA 160 (MCL 388.513).

Education: career and technical; trade schools; include in the postsecondary enrollment options act. Amends sec. 3 of 1996 PA 160 (MCL 388.513).

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Sponsor
Brian BeGole (District 71), Thomas Kuhn (District 57), Donni Steele (District 54), Jay DeBoyer (District 63), Bill Schuette (District 95), Mark Tisdel (District 55), Alicia St. Germaine (District 62), Rylee Linting (District 27), Jamie Thompson (District 28), Kathy Schmaltz (District 46), Cameron Cavitt (District 106), Jaime Greene (District 65), Tim Kelly (District 93)
Last action
2025-04-15
Official status
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the implementation or requirements for trade schools participating in this act.

Include Trade Schools in Postsecondary Enrollment Options

This law would add trade schools to the list of places where high school students can take classes for college credit.

What This Bill Does

  • Adds career and technical education programs, including trade schools, to the postsecondary enrollment options act.

Who It Names or Affects

  • High school students who want to take classes at trade schools.
  • Trade schools that offer career and technical education programs.

Terms To Know

Postsecondary enrollment options
Programs that let high school students take college-level courses for credit.
Career and technical education
Training in specific job skills, often related to trades or technology.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how funding will be provided for these new opportunities.
  • It is unclear what additional requirements trade schools might need to meet to participate.

Bill History

  1. 2025-04-15 SJ 31 Pg. 292

    PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  2. 2025-04-15 SJ 31 Pg. 292

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

  3. 2025-03-20 HJ 30 Pg. 301

    read a third time

  4. 2025-03-20 HJ 30 Pg. 301

    passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #47 Yeas 92 Nays 13 Excused 0 Not Voting 5

  5. 2025-03-20 HJ 30 Pg. 301

    transmitted

  6. 2025-03-19 HJ 29 Pg. 287

    read a second time

  7. 2025-03-19 HJ 29 Pg. 287

    placed on third reading

  8. 2025-03-13 HJ 27 Pg. 244

    reported with recommendation without amendment

  9. 2025-03-13 HJ 27 Pg. 244

    referred to second reading

  10. 2025-03-12 HJ 26 Pg. 232

    reported with recommendation for referral to Committee on Rules

  11. 2025-03-12 HJ 26 Pg. 232

    recommendation concurred in

  12. 2025-03-04 HJ 22 Pg. 178

    bill electronically reproduced 02/26/2025

  13. 2025-02-26 HJ 21 Pg. 173

    introduced by Representative Rep. Brian BeGole

  14. 2025-02-26 HJ 21 Pg. 173

    read a first time

  15. 2025-02-26 HJ 21 Pg. 173

    referred to Committee on Education and Workforce

Official Summary Text

Education: career and technical; trade schools; include in the postsecondary enrollment options act. Amends sec. 3 of 1996 PA 160 (MCL 388.513).