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HB4158 • 2026

Education: examinations; references to M-STEP to include a state-administered assessment system under section 104d of the state school aid act of 1979; modify. Amends secs. 502, 503, 522, 552 & 1279g of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.502 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4157'25

Education: examinations; references to M-STEP to include a state-administered assessment system under section 104d of the state school aid act of 1979; modify. Amends secs. 502, 503, 522, 552 & 1279g of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.502 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4157'25

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Sponsor
Jamie Thompson (District 28), Jaime Greene (District 65), Thomas Kuhn (District 57), Donni Steele (District 54), Bill Schuette (District 95), Jay DeBoyer (District 63), Rylee Linting (District 27), Kathy Schmaltz (District 46), Mark Tisdel (District 55), Cameron Cavitt (District 106), Tim Kelly (District 93)
Last action
2025-04-22
Official status
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not provide detailed information about what changes will be made to specific sections of the State School Aid Act.

Changing State Tests for Schools

This law changes references to M-STEP in Michigan's education laws and includes a state-administered assessment system under section 104d of the State School Aid Act.

What This Bill Does

  • Changes references to M-STEP in existing education laws.
  • Includes a new state-administered test system under section 104d of the State School Aid Act.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Michigan public school students
  • School districts in Michigan

Terms To Know

M-STEP
A set of standardized tests used by the state to measure student progress and achievement.
State-administered assessment system
Tests given by the state government to evaluate how well students are learning in school.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill text does not provide specific details about changes to sections of the State School Aid Act.
  • It is unclear what modifications will be made to specific sections of the act.

Bill History

  1. 2025-04-22 SJ 34 Pg. 335

    PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  2. 2025-04-22 SJ 34 Pg. 335

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

  3. 2025-04-17 HJ 36 Pg. 372

    read a third time

  4. 2025-04-17 HJ 36 Pg. 372

    passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #54 Yeas 57 Nays 48 Excused 0 Not Voting 5

  5. 2025-04-17 HJ 36 Pg. 372

    transmitted

  6. 2025-04-15 HJ 34 Pg. 338

    read a second time

  7. 2025-04-15 HJ 34 Pg. 338

    placed on third reading

  8. 2025-03-26 HJ 32 Pg. 321

    reported with recommendation without amendment

  9. 2025-03-26 HJ 32 Pg. 321

    referred to second reading

  10. 2025-03-04 HJ 22 Pg. 178

    bill electronically reproduced 02/26/2025

  11. 2025-02-26 HJ 21 Pg. 173

    introduced by Representative Rep. Jamie Thompson

  12. 2025-02-26 HJ 21 Pg. 173

    read a first time

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

    referred to Committee on Education and Workforce

Official Summary Text

Education: examinations; references to M-STEP to include a state-administered assessment system under section 104d of the state school aid act of 1979; modify. Amends secs. 502, 503, 522, 552 & 1279g of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.502 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4157'25