Education: curriculum; alternative merit curriculum; provide for. Amends secs. 1278a & 1278b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a & 380.1278b) & adds sec. 1278e.

This bill amends Michigan's school code to establish a new alternative merit curriculum for awarding high school diplomas. It requires students to complete specific credits in mathematics, social sciences, health, and arts, while also introducing a future skills requirement starting in the 2028-2029 school year. The legislation allows schools to fulfill these requirements through a variety of courses, including career and technical education programs and locally developed classes.