2009 Senate Bill 634

Require model intervention program for failing students

Introduced in the Senate

June 11, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Nancy Cassis (R-15)

To require the Department of Education to develop or adopt a model intervention program for students in any grade who might otherwise enter special education programs, along the lines of that created by <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2008-SB-1039">Public Act 582 of 2008</a> for students in grades K-3.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Sept. 15, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 22, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 23, 2009

Amendment offered by Sen. Glenn Anderson (D-6)

To tie-bar the bill to Senate Bill 159, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. SB 159 would require schools to adopt a policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation, or bullying; and to require the Department of Education to develop a model policy.

The amendment failed 16 to 21 (details)

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 23, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Education