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MI HB4090

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2017

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Chang

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • School districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies must adopt and implement a school closure policy by March 1, 2018, addressing data reporting, pupil record transition, records repository selection, and notification procedures.

  • Requires at least 1-month notice and 1 public meeting before school closure, with different notification timelines for financial-based closures (by July 1) versus non-financial closures (by end of school fiscal year).

  • Mandates that closed school buildings be secured and assets distributed within 60 days of closure, with a detailed accounting and board report of all assets.

  • Prohibits school closures during the school year except in extenuating circumstances that endanger student health or safety, with notification to be made as soon as possible in such cases.

  • Establishes four options for records repositories to provide long-term storage of pupil records: intermediate school district, school district, another qualified entity, or the Department of Education as a central repository.

Legislative Description

Education; school districts; policy and procedures regarding closure of a school building; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1258.

State agencies (existing): education

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/25/2017

1/26/2017

Committee Referrals

Education Reform1/25/2017

Full Bill Text

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