LANSING, MI— State Representative Karl Bohnak has introduced a bill aimed at encouraging schools to offer more career and technical education through work-based learning.
Bohnak says labor shortages across Michigan make it critical for students to learn CTE skills. But schools only receive half the normal compensation for a student participating in CTE courses off-campus.
The bill would increase that rate to 75% of the normal funding for students taking those courses, giving schools more resources to invest in work-based learning. It also includes $2 million in grant funding for districts that incur extra costs related to students participating in work-based learning experiences.
The bill was referred to the House Appropriations Committee for further consideration.
