Bills for opt-out to workforce readiness exam approved unanimously by Michigan House committee

Bills for opt-out to workforce readiness exam approved unanimously by Michigan House committee

Rep. Brad Paquette (R-Niles) and Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) answer questions on their bill to provide an opt-out option to state standardized workforce readiness assessments. Dec. 10, 2025. Screenshot. The Michigan House Education and Workforce Committee unanimously approved two bills that would let students opt out of the workforce-readiness part of the state’s standardized test, which measures preparedness for skilled trades.  The bills …