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MI HB5480
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angela Rigas
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AI Summary
- Requires school districts to accept transfer students who are bullying victims if parents provide evidence of documented bullying, reports to school personnel, and failed intervention attempts by the current school
- Prohibits receiving school districts from rejecting bullying-related transfers based on the student's truancy history
- Mandates the originating school district transfer academic records within 7 days of receiving transfer notice
- Prohibits receiving school districts from charging tuition to students transferring due to bullying
- Creates legal liability for school districts, public schools, or individuals who fail to comply with the transfer requirements
- Designates the legislation as the "Natalia Moore Law"
Legislative Description
Education: other; transfer of enrollment due to certain bullying issues; provide for. Amends sec. 1401 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1401) & adds sec. 1310f.
Education: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/27/2026
1/28/2026
Committee Referrals
Education And Workforce1/27/2026
Full Bill Text
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