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MI HR0300
Resolution
Status
7/18/2012
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Rendon
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AI Summary
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Encourage Michigan elementary schools to implement the gun safety curriculum from the Michigan Model for Health program in their instruction.
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Encourage all schools statewide to incorporate gun safety programs across all grade levels, from prekindergarten through secondary education.
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Reference Public Act 367 (2010) which required the Michigan Department of Education to establish a model gun safety program for elementary pupils, with implementation encouraged at least in grade 3.
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Cite the National Rifle Association's Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program teaching children the "STOP" protocol: Don't touch, Leave the area, Tell an adult when encountering a firearm.
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Direct copies of the resolution to be sent to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Michigan Association of School Administrators, and Michigan Association of School Boards.
Legislative Description
A resolution to encourage elementary schools throughout Michigan to incorporate the gun safety curriculum found in the Michigan Model for Health program and to encourage all schools to incorporate gun safety programs at all grade levels.
Michigan Model for Health
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Education
7/18/2012