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MI HB5630
Bill
Status
5/15/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ken Yonker
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AI Summary
HB-5630 Summary
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Amends special education language in sections 1711 and 1751 of the Michigan Revised School Code to change the purpose from "develop the maximum potential" to "meet the individual needs" of students with disabilities.
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Intermediate school boards must develop and maintain special education plans in cooperation with constituent districts and maintain records of students with disabilities under 26 years old who have not graduated from high school.
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Local school districts must provide special education programs and services designed to meet individual needs of students with disabilities, either by operating programs directly or contracting with intermediate school boards, other districts, state agencies, or approved private agencies.
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Contracts for special education services must specify required buildings, equipment, personnel, transportation, room and board, and financial contributions from sending districts.
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Repeals section 1311c of the Michigan Revised School Code (MCL 380.1311c) regarding reporting requirements.
Legislative Description
Education; special; certain language regarding purpose of special education programs and services; modify, and repeal requirement for annual report by state board concerning strict discipline academies. Amends secs. 1711 & 1751 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1711 & 380.1751) & repeals sec. 1311c of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1311c).
Education, school districts
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Education
6/12/2012