Education: public school academies; additional requirements for oversight of public school academies by authorizing bodies; provide for. Amends secs. 507, 528 & 561 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.507 et seq.).

This bill strengthens oversight for Michigan public school academies by requiring the organizations that authorize them to perform specific duties. The law mandates that authorizing bodies establish independent boards with local representation, ensure fair student admission processes, and monitor financial and academic performance. Additionally, it requires these bodies to submit regular reports on their oversight efforts and gives them the power to revoke contracts if academies fail to meet academic goals, legal standards, or fiscal requirements. The legislation also clarifies that authorizing bodies serve as fiscal agents and must ensure academy boards meet frequently and operate without interference from educational management companies.