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MI SB0969

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2012

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Gregory

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan's School Aid Act to require district superintendents to submit pupil enrollment and attendance data by the fifth Wednesday after membership count day, with state aid withheld from districts failing to comply

  • Increases minimum required days of pupil instruction from 165 days (2010-2012) to 170 days beginning in 2012-2013, while maintaining the 1,098-hour minimum requirement

  • Exempts cyber schools of excellence and eligible pupils in department-approved dropout recovery programs from minimum instructional hour and day requirements

  • Establishes that online and blended alternative education program waivers granted in 2011-2012 or later remain in effect unless revoked, while other program waivers require annual renewal

  • Requires the superintendent to review waiver standards in pupil accounting manuals at least every two years beginning in 2013 to ensure they remain appropriate for evolving online learning trends

Legislative Description

School aid; membership; seat time exception for qualifying dropout recovery program; provide for and revise seat time waiver provisions for online programs. Amends sec. 101 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1701). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5267'12

Education, attendance

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0516'12 With Immediate Effect

12/31/2012

Committee Referrals

Education2/15/2012

Full Bill Text

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