Civil rights: open meetings; the children trust Michigan state board; allow to meet remotely under the open meetings act. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a).

This bill allows the Children Trust Michigan state board to conduct meetings remotely under the state's Open Meetings Act. It permits the board to use video or telephone conferencing to accommodate members who are absent due to specific reasons, such as military duty or local emergencies, without requiring a physical gathering. The legislation mandates that these virtual meetings maintain two-way communication for all participants and requires the board to post advance notices and agendas on its website with clear instructions for public access. Additionally, the bill specifies that members attending electronically count as present for quorum purposes and that no registration is needed for public participation beyond what is necessary for the comment period.