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MI SB0686
Bill
Status
1/13/2016
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Colbeck
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AI Summary
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Replaces "state board" with "superintendent of public instruction" as the authority to hear appeals regarding school district territory transfers.
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Adds new subsection (3) establishing mandatory approval criteria for territory transfers: request meets section 951 requirements, over 3/4 of property owners sign the petition, territory is entirely within one city or township with a majority of pupils enrolling in the receiving district, and the receiving district's board adopts a supporting resolution.
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Expands section 976 protections to allow students in grades 9-12 (not just grade 12) at the time of boundary changes to continue attending their original school district without tuition payment.
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Requires the superintendent to consider pupils' welfare when reviewing appeals, including commute length to and from school.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Education; reorganization; standards for consideration of an appeal concerning a request for transfer of territory; modify. Amends secs. 971 & 976 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.971 & 380.976).
Education: school districts
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Education
1/13/2016