[2] The Michigan Legislature ordered for all students in grades 3 to 8 to take the M-STEP starting spring of 2015.
[3] The primary purpose of the M-STEP is to evaluate students' proficiency in key subject areas as outlined by the state's academic standards.
These standards represent the expectations students should meet by the end of each grade level.
[5] Michigan public school students are required to take the M-STEP annually, typically during the spring semester.
This assessment is a legal requirement mandated by federal and state laws to ensure accountability and educational quality.