Education

in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 24, 2025

SB 434: Education: all other employees; certain requirements related to seizure awareness; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1179c.

SB 434 requires all Michigan school personnel (except virtual-only teachers) to complete biennial seizure recognition and first aid training starting in the 2026-2027 school year. School nurses and medication administrators must also complete additional training on medication administration and seizure action plans. The bill mandates that schools maintain detailed seizure action plans for students with seizure disorders in their records, including medication details and emergency protocols. It also allows designated school staff to administer prescribed seizure medication with parental permission and provides liability protection for good-faith compliance. This applies to all public school districts, intermediate districts, and public school academies.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires seizure training and action plans to protect student safety in schools, enhancing school health protocols within education.90% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 26, 2025

HB 4689: Education: curriculum; the cultural history advisory board; create. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1164f.

HB 4689 creates a Cultural History Advisory Board within Michigan's Department of Education. The board, appointed by the superintendent of public instruction, must include 2 members from each of 8 cultural communities (Asian-American/Pacific Islander, Latino/Hispanic, Black, Middle Eastern/North African/Chaldean, Indigenous, Caribbean-American, Jewish-American, European-American), plus educators, school administrators, labor representatives, and higher education members. The board must recommend a K-12 curriculum tool kit and professional development on cultural history within two years, collaborating with cultural organizations and schools. This bill establishes the framework for developing educational resources but does not mandate specific curriculum changes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates Cultural History Advisory Board to recommend curriculum changes reflecting diverse cultural perspectives, advancing inclusive education policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 4057: Individual income tax: deductions; contributions to a child care savings account; deduct. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4056'25

HB 4057 amends Michigan's individual income tax code to adjust how certain deductions are calculated for taxpayers. It specifically modifies Section 30 of the Income Tax Act, affecting Michigan residents who claim deductions for retirement benefits (including Michigan National Guard pensions), education trust payments, and other income adjustments. Key provisions clarify that taxpayers can deduct payments made under Michigan's advance tuition payment contracts for higher education, with specific limits ($42,240 single/$84,480 joint) and annual inflation adjustments. The bill does not create a new child care savings account deduction (that appears related to HB 4056), but refines existing education and retirement-related tax rules. This change directly impacts individual taxpayers using these specific deduction categories when filing Michigan state taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allows tax deductions for education payments and retirement benefits, reducing taxable income and providing tax relief to qualifying taxpayers.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows tax deductions for higher education tuition payments, reducing costs for families and supporting access to higher education.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes Michigan National Guard pensions in tax deductions, providing a financial benefit for veterans through tax relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 21, 2025

HB 4797: State finance: other; grant program for public broadcast stations; require the department to create. Creates new act.

HB 4797 creates a grant program to provide funding to public broadcast stations in Michigan, directly affecting local public radio and TV stations that serve educational, cultural, or civic needs. The bill requires stations to apply with documentation about their local service, financial need, and how funds will maintain public interest programming. It establishes a "public media fund" in the state treasury, appropriating $13 million for fiscal year 2025 to award grants of up to $1.5 million per station for programming, staffing, or infrastructure. The Michigan Department of Education administers the program, prioritizing stations demonstrating commitment to noncommercial, community-focused broadcasting.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $13M from state treasury for public broadcast grants, directly increasing state funding for public media services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds public broadcast stations serving educational needs ($13M FY2025), explicitly listed under 'education' in subjects, supporting educational access through public media programming.90% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 11, 2025

HB 4856: Education: athletics; children who are homeschooled or attending nonpublic school; require the board of a school district or intermediate school district to allow to participate in certain extracurricular activities. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1290.

HB 4856 requires Michigan public school districts and intermediate school districts to allow homeschooled or nonpublic school students to participate in extracurricular activities like sports teams, theater, band, and debate. It prohibits school boards from blocking these students' participation and mandates that districts avoid joining athletic conferences or associations with exclusionary policies. The bill defines an "eligible child" as one residing within the district, homeschooled or attending a nonpublic school, and meeting standard eligibility requirements. This directly affects homeschooled and nonpublic school students seeking access to school-run activities. The law amends the Revised School Code (MCL 380.1 et seq.) by adding Section 1290.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of homeschooled/nonpublic students in extracurricular activities, expanding educational access and aligning with support indicators for program inclusion.95% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 16, 2025

HB 4870: Education: meals; free school lunch and breakfast program; create. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1271.

HB 4870 creates a state program to provide free breakfast and lunch to all public school students in grades pre-K through 12, as well as students up to age 26 in special education programs. Participating schools must already be in the federal National School Lunch Program and offer meals at no cost to every student, while maximizing federal funding through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). The bill requires schools to accommodate documented medical dietary needs on a case-by-case basis and encourages offering religiously appropriate meals that meet federal nutrition standards. It also mandates schools to simplify income forms for families to help determine eligibility for other federal benefits.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates universal free school meals for K-12 and special education students, expanding access and support while leveraging federal funding to strengthen educational access without restrictions.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAccommodates documented medical dietary needs, advancing nutrition as a public health service within school meal programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Special Education Student Health

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passed both · Michigan · House May 20, 2025

HB 4258: Education: safety; notification of certain tips related to a school; require the department of state police to provide. Amends sec. 3 of 2013 PA 183 (MCL 752.913). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4259'25

HB 4258 creates a statewide 24/7 hotline for the Michigan State Police to receive public reports about threats of self-harm, sexual abuse, assault, or violence targeting school students, staff, or schools. It requires the State Police to notify affected schools and local law enforcement within 24 hours of receiving such reports. The bill also mandates that existing school violence hotlines be disconnected within six months of the new hotline's launch and includes requirements for mental health resource referrals and staff training. This law directly affects schools, law enforcement, and students by establishing a standardized system for reporting and responding to school safety threats.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates statewide school safety hotline requiring 24-hour threat notifications to schools and law enforcement, directly enhancing student/staff protection within education safety framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 380: Education: teachers and administrators; references regarding teacher performance evaluations; modify. Amends sec. 4, art. I, secs. 2a & 3b, art. II & sec. 3, art. III of 1937 (Ex Sess) PA 4 (MCL 38.74 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0379'25

SB 380 modifies Michigan's teacher tenure rules to clarify how probationary teachers (new teachers) achieve tenure and how performance evaluations affect both probationary and tenured teachers. It requires probationary teachers to earn "effective" or "highly effective" ratings on their most recent three year-end evaluations (with specific timelines: 5 years before July 1, 2024, and 4 years after) to complete their probationary period. For tenured teachers rated "ineffective" or "minimally effective," the bill mandates an individualized development plan with clear goals, to be completed within 180 days. The bill directly affects public school teachers in Michigan, particularly new educators seeking tenure and existing tenured teachers needing performance support.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires probationary teachers to achieve 'effective' ratings for tenure, strengthening performance evaluation standards for educators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed both · Michigan · House May 21, 2025

HB 4223: Education: safety; certain school safety and security training; require that public schools and nonpublic schools ensure that certain school workers complete. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1308g. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4228'25

HB 4223 requires all public and nonpublic schools in Michigan to develop and implement a school safety and security training plan starting with the 2026-2027 school year. The bill mandates that school resource officers, safety personnel, crisis response team members, and all school staff complete this training. The specific training content is defined in existing Section 1308f of the Revised School Code. This policy directly affects every school employee in Michigan's public and private schools, requiring them to undergo standardized safety training before the 2026-2027 school year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates school safety training for all staff to protect educational environment, aligning with safety-focused education policies under Revised School Code.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates safety training for all school staff, directly improving workplace safety standards for employees under Labor & Employment protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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passed both · Michigan · House May 13, 2025

HB 4239: Higher education: other; foreign influence of state institutions of higher education; prohibit. Creates new act.

HB 4239, the "foreign influence of state institutions of higher education act," prohibits Michigan public colleges and universities from entering agreements or accepting grants from specific "foreign countries of concern" (including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria) if those arrangements control curriculum, threaten U.S. security, or restrict contracting freedom. It requires all gifts from foreign sources to be formalized through written agreements and mandates reporting of certain gifts to state officials. The law also bars accepting items of value conditioned on promoting a foreign country's language or culture and requires cultural exchange agreements with listed countries to be reviewed by U.S. federal agencies for national security risks. These provisions directly affect all 15 Michigan public universities and community colleges.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill prohibits foreign influence on higher education curriculum, protecting academic integrity and security, thus supporting education.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education

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