Education: examinations; certain requirements concerning the Michigan merit examination; modify. Amends secs. 22p & 104c of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1622p & 388.1704c) & repeals sec. 104b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1704b).
Key claim: Michigan HB4557 amends and partially repeals School Aid Act provisions governing the Michigan Merit Examination and related assessment requirements.
Abstract
(HB4557 · 103rd Legislature) Education: examinations; certain requirements concerning the Michigan merit examination; modify. Amends secs. 22p & 104c of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1622p & 388.1704c) & repeals sec. 104b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1704b). Sponsor: Rep. Matt Koleszar (D) + 3 co-sponsors Latest vote: House Third Reading: Roll Call #135 — 105-0 (passed, 2026-04-30) Latest action (2026-05-14): Assigned Pa 11’26 With Immediate Effect
Why this matters
The Michigan Merit Examination is the state’s core high school assessment, and changes to its statutory requirements affect what districts must administer, how students are tested for graduation and postsecondary readiness, and which reporting obligations attach to state aid. Because this bill modifies the School Aid Act rather than the Revised School Code, it links MME compliance directly to school funding conditions, making the update relevant to district budgeting as well as testing policy.