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MI SR0065

Resolution

Status

Introduced

6/23/2011

Primary Sponsor

Goeff Hansen

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges Michigan's public universities to adopt policies protecting religious beliefs and practices of students in counseling, social work, or psychology programs who encounter situations conflicting with those beliefs

  • Encourages development of standards allowing students to consult with supervising instructors and refer clients to other counselors without disciplinary action when conflicts arise

  • References a specific case at a Michigan university involving dismissal of a graduate student in a counseling program over a client situation conflicting with the student's religious beliefs

  • Directs copies of the resolution to be transmitted to Michigan's public universities

Legislative Description

A resolution to urge Michigan's public universities to adopt policies to protect the rights of students in counseling, social work, or psychology programs who are faced with situations that conflict with their religious beliefs.

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Education

6/23/2011

Committee Referrals

Education6/23/2011

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