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MI HB5753

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/14/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Olumba

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes the sunset clause that allowed school district policies on personal communication devices to change after the 2003-2004 school year.

  • Establishes a permanent prohibition against pupils carrying cellular telephones, electronic communication devices, or other personal communication devices in school, except for health or other unusual reasons approved by the board.

  • Allows school boards and public school academy boards of directors to develop penalties they consider appropriate for violations of the communication device prohibition.

  • Excludes computers from the prohibition on personal communication devices.

Legislative Description

Education; school districts; personal communication devices; prohibit. Amends sec. 1303 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1303).

Education, school districts

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 06/15/2012

7/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Education6/14/2012

Full Bill Text

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