HB-5139, As Passed Senate, June 12, 2018

SENATE SUBSTITUTE FOR

HOUSE BILL NO. 5139

     A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled

"The revised school code,"

(MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1166a.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:

     Sec. 1166a. (1) Not later than January 1, 2019, the

department, in consultation with the department of talent and

economic development, shall develop or adopt, and make available to

schools, a model program of instruction in career development that

meets at least all of the following:

     (a) Defines learning targets and themes for each grade level.

     (b) Includes instruction for pupils in grades K to 12.

     (c) Incorporates career development education embedded within

core instruction.

     (d) Includes strategies for engaging parents and community

House Bill No. 5139 as amended June 12, 2018

business and industry interests.

     (2) Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, the board of a

school district or board of directors of a public school academy

shall ensure that the school district's or public school academy's

curriculum incorporates grade-appropriate instruction on career

development in each grade level in grades K to 12.

<<(3) This section shall be known and may be cited as "The Superintendent Brian Whiston Career Pathways Law".>>

     Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect 90 days

after the date it is enacted into law.