MI HB6293

Extends compulsory arbitration procedures to public school employees and public schools, previously limited to municipal police and fire departments.

Adds definitions for "public school," "public school employee," "school district," and "intermediate school district" to the arbitration statute.

Removes the requirement that arbitration panels give "most significance" to the financial ability of a unit of government to pay when supported by competent evidence.

Eliminates detailed financial considerations that panels previously had to evaluate, including financial impact on the community, public welfare, liabilities, and state law limitations on expenditures.

Updates statutory language throughout for clarity, including replacing "shall" with "must," "whenever" with "if," and "persons" with "individuals."