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MI SB0644
Bill
AI Summary
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Allows strict discipline academies to enroll pupils placed in high-security or medium-security juvenile facilities, mental health facilities, or child caring institutions operated by private agencies, in addition to existing enrollment categories.
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Permits strict discipline academies to mix different categories of pupils (court-placed, expelled, suspended) without requiring physical separation that might otherwise be mandated under state education law.
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Maintains that strict discipline academies are not intended to serve individuals committed to state-operated juvenile facilities, and assigns financial responsibility for education to the state department or agency with custody or jurisdiction.
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Repeals section 1311c of the 1976 Public Act 451 regarding school codes.
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Effective immediately upon the Governor's approval on June 28, 2014.
Legislative Description
Education; alternative; strict discipline academies; allow to enroll individuals placed in certain facilities operated by a private agency. Amends sec. 1311g of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1311g) & repeals sec. 1311c of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1311c).
Education, public school academies
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0256'14 With Immediate Effect
7/16/2014