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Bill would require legislative approval for major changes to state academic standards; witnesses split on process and timeline
Summary
House Bill 5364 would require a concurrent resolution of both chambers before material revisions to Michigan's recommended model core academic standards could be implemented. Supporters framed the bill as a democratic check; opponents raised timeline, implementation and public‑input concerns.
House Bill 5364, sponsored by Representative Johnson, would amend the revised school code to require that material revisions to the State Board of Education's recommended model core academic curriculum content standards take effect only after approval by concurrent resolution of both the Michigan House and Senate.
Supporters — including former federal magistrate William Wagner and attorney David Coleman — framed the bill as a governance and accountability measure that protects separation of powers and democratic oversight. Wagner said conditioning the "statewide operative effect" of revised standards on…
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