SB 1234 Summary

• Amends the State School Aid Act of 1979 by revising Section 6 regarding pupil membership definitions and counting requirements for state school aid distribution.

• Modifies minimum age requirement for membership eligibility to reference section 1147 of the revised school code rather than requiring pupils to be "not less than 5 years of age on December 1," allowing enrollment of younger pupils who meet statutory requirements.

• Updates reference to the Michigan Penal Code from "750.81 to 750.90g" to "750.81 to 750.90h" in the definition of "serious assault" for purposes of allowing pupil transfers due to criminal incidents.

• Clarifies membership counting rules for special education pupils, kindergarten pupils (effective 2012-2013), pupils in newly established grade levels, and pupils in various educational programs including public school academies and alternative education.

• Maintains existing provisions regarding cooperative education programs, middle college programs, disciplinary placements, and exceptions to residency requirements for pupil membership in school districts.