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MI HB4337

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/8/2017

Primary Sponsor

Steven Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes the July 1, 2008 deadline for intermediate school districts to adopt common school calendars, making the requirement ongoing instead of time-limited.

  • Repeals section 1284b of the Revised School Code, which previously restricted when schools could start their academic year.

  • Maintains requirements for intermediate school districts to establish common calendars identifying winter and spring break dates for at least 5 school years in advance.

  • Preserves existing exemptions for year-round schools, international baccalaureate academies, trimester-based programs, and advanced placement-focused schools.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Education; calendar; restrictions on school start date; eliminate. Amends sec. 1284a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1284a) & repeals sec. 1284b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1284b).

State agencies (existing): education

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/08/2017

3/9/2017

Committee Referrals

Education Reform3/8/2017

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