MI HB5396

Increases the required minimum number of days of pupil instruction from 175 days (beginning 2014-2015) to 180 days beginning in 2016-2017, with exceptions for districts with existing collective bargaining agreements.

Requires school districts to submit enrollment and attendance data to the state education center by specified deadlines (fifth Wednesday after pupil membership count day and supplemental count day), with state aid withheld for noncompliance.

Mandates districts certify compliance with minimum instruction requirements by August 1 each year, either certifying full compliance or reporting instances of noncompliance to the state.

Provides flexibility through waivers for alternative education programs, 4-day school weeks, blended learning models, and online programs that meet specified requirements.

Allows up to 6 days of missed instruction due to uncontrollable conditions (severe weather, health emergencies, utility failures) to count toward minimum requirements, with superintendent approval for up to 3 additional days.