Michigan’s Education Plan Re-Submitted to the Federal Government

Liz Gullett

Michigan’s Education Plan Re-Submitted to the Federal Government

Aug 25, 2017

Last Friday, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) re-submitted the state’s plan to the U.S. Department of Education for the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. This updated version was developed using feedback the department received from the federal government two weeks ago. The re-submitted plan includes requested technical detail and clarifications to the first submitted plan, as well as better defined information on a school accountability system. According to MDE, Michigan’s plan centers on children – their opportunity to learn; to access excellent educators and meaningful supports; and to successfully transition to college, career, and life.

The Every Student Succeeds Act is the new federal law that replaced the previous No Child Left Behind Act. Every state must develop a plan that it will use to improve educational outcomes for children and hold schools accountable and transparent for that success. The concept behind the law is to give schools more flexibility in how they meet the comprehensive needs of their students.

For more information, please visit www.michigan.gov/ESSA.

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