House Bill 4373 proposes to amend the State Education Tax Act by creating new property tax exemptions. Beginning in 2026, the bill would exempt residential real property from the state education tax. It would also exempt certain qualified agricultural property that includes a single-family dwelling, provided the owner actively uses the land for agriculture and has not claimed a principal residence exemption on other property. This change directly affects owners of qualifying residential and agricultural properties by removing their obligation to pay the state education tax.
HB 4521 modifies Michigan's tuition grant program for resident students at eligible nonprofit colleges. It sets limits: 10 semesters for undergraduate study (12 for 2020-2021 enrollees), 6 for graduate, and 8 for dental programs. The bill excludes students receiving Michigan Achievement Scholarships and those in theology programs, while requiring financial need assessment using criteria from another state aid program. Grants cover tuition/fees up to the college's annual cost or the student's financial need, whichever is lower, and prioritize full-time students.
HB 4469 amends Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to allow K-12 public and private schools subject to Title IX (federal education law) to base athletic participation eligibility on a student's biological sex as listed on their original birth certificate. This specifically exempts schools from the state's anti-discrimination law when determining sports team placement for students in grades K-12. The provision directly affects K-12 educational institutions, enabling them to use birth certificate sex as the criterion for athletic eligibility rather than other factors. The bill creates a clear policy change by overriding the general anti-discrimination protections in the civil rights law for this specific athletic context.
HB 4585 sets a salary cap for school administrators in Michigan, directly affecting superintendents, principals, and other school leaders in public school districts and intermediate school districts. The bill prohibits districts from paying these administrators more than four times the starting teacher salary or three times the average teacher salary in the district, whichever amount is greater. Existing contracts that exceed this cap will be exempt until the contract expires, providing a transition period for current employees. The legislation aims to align administrator pay more closely with typical teacher compensation structures within each school district.
This constitutional amendment (HJR L) would require Michigan public schools, colleges, and state-funded athletic programs to determine eligibility for sports based solely on biological sex assigned at birth, not gender identity. It prohibits using medical procedures to alter sex characteristics or considering gender identity for athletic participation. The amendment allows individuals to sue in Michigan circuit court to enforce this rule, with prevailing plaintiffs entitled to attorney fees. It directly affects all state-operated or funded athletic events and participants in Michigan. The bill does not address other aspects of sports participation or non-athletic programs.
SB 9 requires Michigan public schools to restrict access to multiple-occupancy restrooms and changing areas (like locker rooms or showers) based solely on biological sex, defined as the sex listed on a person's original birth certificate. Exceptions allow use by individuals entering for custodial, maintenance, medical, or caregiver purposes (including parents or authorized caregivers), or when temporarily designated for their biological sex. The bill directly affects public school students and staff by mandating gender-based restroom access in shared facilities. It modifies existing school code to establish this requirement, with specific definitions clarifying terms like "biological sex" and "multiple-occupancy area." The law does not apply to single-stall restrooms or facilities not designed for multiple users at once.
SB 119 requires Michigan public schools to include specific content about human development in biology curriculum by the 2025-2026 school year. It mandates that biology standards cover: (1) an overview of fetal development inside the uterus, (2) a minimum 3-minute high-definition ultrasound video showing early organ development, and (3) a computer animation depicting all stages of fetal growth with key developmental markers. This applies directly to Michigan public schools and biology teachers implementing the state’s required curriculum standards. The bill modifies existing education code sections to enforce these specific instructional requirements.
This bill amends Michigan's state constitution to prohibit using the state school aid fund for the day-to-day operating costs of public universities. It updates the list of designated public universities (including the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University) and explicitly bans the fund from covering expenses like staff salaries or facility maintenance. The state school aid fund, previously designated for schools, higher education, and retirement systems, would no longer support university operations under this change. This directly affects all public universities that may have relied on this funding stream for operational budgets.
HB 4818 amends Michigan school district bonding rules to clarify what bond proceeds can fund. It prohibits using bonds for technology-related expenses like software upgrades, training, maintenance, consumables (e.g., ink, toner), or repairs outside warranties. School districts can still use bonds for physical infrastructure - such as building construction, buses, athletic fields, or facility upgrades - but only for the initial purchase and setup of technology hardware and software, as narrowly defined in the bill. The amendment also requires independent audits of bond spending within 120 days of project completion.
SB 517 amends Michigan's school code to clarify how school districts can use bond funds. It allows districts to borrow for physical infrastructure (like buildings, playgrounds, and initial technology hardware/software purchases) but explicitly prohibits using bond proceeds for ongoing technology costs - such as software upgrades, maintenance, training, or repairs. The bill directly affects school districts by restricting their borrowing options for technology-related expenses. It also requires independent audits of bond spending and permits residents to sue if districts violate these rules.
