MI SR0128

Opposes COVID-19 mandates at all public and private colleges and universities in Michigan, including vaccine requirements, building closures, mandatory online classes, masks, fines, and frequent testing.

Cites declining enrollment at Michigan postsecondary institutions (9.5% drop at public four-year universities, 20% drop at public two-year colleges from fall 2019 to fall 2020) as evidence that mandates create barriers to education.

Notes that Michigan added thousands of jobs in March 2022 with continued workforce growth expected, creating need for educated graduates that declining enrollment threatens.

Argues that COVID-19 mandates create opportunities for discrimination between vaccinated and unvaccinated students and generate resentment rather than compliance, particularly given that 60% of the state population is already fully vaccinated.

Directs transmission of the resolution to the Michigan Association of State Universities, Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities, and the Michigan Community College Association.