STEM Studies to be Visible on Transcripts

With Michigan Tech putting great emphasis on STEM studies, legislation in Lansing is being brought forward to make sure those certifications get noticed. Legislation has been introduced in the State Senate that would allow a student to receive a science, technology, engineering and mathematics certification on their high school diploma, which would also be visible on student transcripts. The two bill package is identical to legislation that is expected to be introduced in the House. Republican sponsor John Proos of St. Joseph says the initiative is the next step in ensuring that the state is doing all it can to help prepare all Michigan students for success and also meet the skilled workforce needs of a growing economy. If the bills are enacted, Michigan would be the first state in the nation to have such a certification opportunity.