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MI HB6367

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/25/2018

Primary Sponsor

Martin Howrylak

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires school districts to obtain approval from a majority of school electors voting at a general or special election before selling 5 or more acres of district-owned land, effective 90 days after enactment.

  • Renumbers existing subsections (4) through (14) of MCL 380.11a to subsections (5) through (15) to accommodate the new land sale provision.

  • Clarifies that general powers school districts retain all powers expressly stated in the school code, including implied or incidental powers related to public school operations and education services.

  • Allows school districts to enter into agreements and contracts with public or private entities for educational services without complying with the urban cooperation act of 1967.

  • Preserves existing school district powers to establish scholarships from gaming compact funds and continue operating public libraries, museums, and recreational facilities established as of July 1, 1996.

Legislative Description

Education; school districts; sale of certain land owned by a school district; require voter approval. Amends sec. 11a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.11a).

Education: school districts

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/25/2018

9/26/2018

Committee Referrals

Education Reform9/25/2018

Full Bill Text

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