Education: curriculum; merit curriculum; modify. Amends secs. 1278a & 1278b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a & 380.1278b) & adds sec. 1278e.

Updated the bill version identifier from H-2 to H-3 and modified the corresponding tracking codes in the document headers.

Reduced indentation levels in the bill title and introductory text to standardize formatting.

Updated internal document tracking codes and page numbers from the House-passed version to the substitute version.

Added specific math requirements including at least 1 credit each in algebra II, precalculus, calculus, applied mathematics, statistics, and computer science, with specific rules for how these credits can be earned.

Added a new requirement for 1 credit in 'future skills' starting in the 2029-2030 school year, which must be fulfilled by completing courses in personal finance and workplace development.

Added a new requirement for 1/2 credit in 'workplace development' starting in the 2029-2030 school year, covering resume building and career pathway exploration.

Modified the list of acceptable courses for visual arts and performing arts credits, removing many specific art categories and adding new options like computer graphics, video, and formal career and technical education programs.

Added specific exemptions and requirements for 'specialty schools' that may be exempt from certain English language arts and social science requirements if they meet rigorous criteria in other areas.

Modified the rules for personal curricula to allow modifications to math and social science requirements under stricter conditions, and added provisions for students transferring from out of state.

Added a requirement for schools to provide model programs of instruction for all merit curriculum courses by June 30, 2028.