MI HB5833

Requires the Michigan Department of Education to establish and implement a school liaison program by the 2020-2021 school year to facilitate communication between the department and public schools.

School liaisons must have direct communication access with department staff and receive information on current and pending statutes, rules, and guidelines affecting public education, with feedback mechanisms for liaisons to report field impacts to the department.

Department must provide information tailored to assist liaisons from specific regions and school types to understand impacts on their respective areas.

School districts and public school academies must allow staff members to elect a school liaison using a method prescribed by the department, with any school employee eligible to serve.

School districts and public school academies must ensure elected liaisons have the opportunity to communicate with other staff members about information shared by the department.