2004 House Bill 6231 / Public Act 399

Revise certain MEAP test dates

Introduced in the House

Sept. 22, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Brian Palmer (R-36)

To extend the time period during which 11th grade MEAP tests must be administered by schools, from the last 30 school days to the last 90 school days. Note: The federal "No child left behind" law includes certain end-of-year report mandates that cannot be met if MEAP test scores are not yet available.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Sept. 29, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 30, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Education

Oct. 6, 2004

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To extend the time period during which 11th grade MEAP tests must be administered by schools, from the last 30 school days to the last 90 school days. Note: The federal "No child left behind" law includes certain end-of-year report mandates that cannot be met if MEAP test scores are not yet available.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Oct. 15, 2004