2013 Senate Bill 644 / 2014 Public Act 256

Revise “strict discipline academies” detail

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 24, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Dave Hildenbrand (R-29)

To allow “strict discipline academies” (which provide alternative schooling for students expelled for certain criminal offenses and juvenile offenders under a criminal sentence diversion agreement) to enroll students from high- or medium-security juvenile facilities, mental health facilities, or child caring institutions that are operated by a private agency.

Referred to the Committee on Education

March 6, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

March 13, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 18, 2014

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0

Received in the House

March 18, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Education

June 4, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2014

Passed in the House 96 to 14 (details)

To allow “strict discipline academies” (which provide alternative schooling for students expelled for certain criminal offenses and juvenile offenders under a criminal sentence diversion agreement) to enroll students from high- or medium-security juvenile facilities, mental health facilities, or child caring institutions that are operated by a private agency.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 28, 2014