Michigan Bill Authorizes High School Diplomas for Women Who Supported WWII War Effort

Original title: Military affairs: other; high school diploma award for certain women supporting the war effort during World War II; provide for.

Last action · May 21, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATIONSponsors: Sue Shink and 6 others

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What This Bill Would Do

School district boards would be permitted to award high school diplomas to women who left high school between 1940 and 1946 to join the workforce or support the World War II effort. Applicants or their designated family members would apply through a form and manner prescribed by the Michigan veterans affairs agency.

Why it matters

Qualifying women who left school during World War II without graduating would gain eligibility to receive an official high school diploma through their local school district.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

women who supported the World War II war effort

Eligible women who left high school to join the workforce or war effort would become qualified to receive an official high school diploma.

Directly affected

school district boards

School boards would be authorized to review applications and award high school diplomas to qualifying women.

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Michigan veterans affairs agency

The agency is tasked with prescribing the form and manner for submitting diploma applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to receive a high school diploma under this bill?

Women who did not complete high school because they left prior to graduation between December 16, 1940, and December 31, 1946, to join the workforce or the World War II war effort.

Can someone else submit the application on behalf of the woman?

Yes, an application may be completed by the woman's spouse, brother or sister, children, grandchildren, or any other designated individual.

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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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May 21, 2026SenateCommittee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
May 21, 2026SenateIntroduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR SUE SHINK

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