Senate Bill 230 is an appropriations bill that amends the state school aid act of 1979. It allocates specific funding amounts for K-12 public schools and related educational purposes for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2025, and September 30, 2026. The bill draws funds from various state sources, including the state school aid fund and the general fund. It also designates allocations for purposes such as school loan bond redemption, cash-flow borrowing costs, and support services for children in school districts affected by drinking water emergencies, covering items like school nurses, mental health support, and nutritional services. This legislation directly affects public schools, school districts, and K-12 students across the state.
HB 4872 requires Michigan public schools to receive at least $210 per student annually starting in fiscal year 2026 for mental health and safety programs. It directly affects all public schools in the state by mandating this minimum per-pupil funding level, defined using the standard "membership" calculation from Michigan's school aid law. The bill creates a new funding mechanism within the School Code to address school safety and student mental health needs. This is a concrete policy change that would allocate state funds specifically for these purposes, not a procedural or commemorative measure.
HB 4871 increases Michigan's funding for free school meals, allocating up to $200 million for the 2024-2025 school year to cover costs not reimbursed by federal programs. It requires participating public schools (serving pre-K-12) to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students, maximize federal reimbursement through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), and collect family income data to determine eligibility. Schools must also offer accommodations for dietary needs like gluten-free, vegetarian, and allergy-specific meals upon request. This bill directly affects Michigan public school districts by changing how they receive state funding to support universal free meal programs.
HB 4225 requires public schools serving grades 6-12 to include a 24/7 suicide prevention hotline number and contact information for Michigan's OK2SAY program (a confidential student safety reporting system) on student identification cards starting July 1, 2026. Nonpublic schools serving the same grades are encouraged to do the same. The bill amends Michigan's "Save our Students Act" to mandate this inclusion, ensuring students have immediate access to mental health resources and safety reporting tools. It applies to all public school districts, public school academies, and intermediate school districts, with liability protections for schools that comply.
HB 4369 bans specific substances from being served in school meals under Michigan's education food laws. It directly affects school food programs by prohibiting these substances in meals provided to students. The bill amends Michigan Compiled Law (MCL) 289.1101-289.8111 by adding Section 7134, which establishes the ban. This is a concrete policy change to regulate school food content, with no additional context provided on the specific substances or implementation details.
HB 5044 requires Michigan school districts and public charter schools to create policies by July 2026 allowing students with medically necessary treatment prescribed by healthcare providers to receive that care during school hours. The policy must include parent notices about federal disability rights (under Section 504 and the ADA), establish a 30-day meeting process for treatment requests, and specify when schools can deny requests (only if it causes a "fundamental alteration" or "undue burden"). Schools must also report annual data on treatment requests and denials to the state education department. This directly affects students with medical or mental health conditions requiring in-school care and school staff responsible for implementing the policy.
HB 5049 requires Michigan public schools to ensure trained staff can administer epinephrine auto-injectors during allergic emergencies. Schools with 10+ staff must have at least two trained employees (or one for smaller schools), and all schools must maintain at least two epinephrine auto-injectors. The bill mandates school policies for safe administration (by nurses or trained staff), reporting of all epinephrine uses to the state, and allows school districts to seek state reimbursement for unfunded costs. It directly affects all public K-12 schools in Michigan and students with severe allergies. The bill is tied to five companion bills (HB 5050-5054) that must also pass.
