Education: special education; age requirements for special education services and programs; modify. Amends sec. 1711 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1711). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1026'24, SB 1027'24

This bill modifies Michigan's Revised School Code to update the age requirements for special education services, extending eligibility to include individuals up to 40 years old who have not graduated from high school. It directly affects intermediate school districts, local school boards, and students with disabilities by requiring these entities to maintain records for this expanded age group and adjust their service delivery plans accordingly. The legislation also clarifies procedures for reporting suspected disabilities and outlines the authority of intermediate school boards to operate or contract for special education programs within this new age range. By amending Section 1711, the bill ensures that the state's special education system aligns with the needs of older students who remain dependent on these services.