2016 House Bill 5618 / Public Act 360

Revise grounds for public school expulsion

Introduced in the House

May 3, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Andy Schor (D-68)

To require schools to consider various factors and options specified in the bill before suspending or expelling a student. This would eliminate a current "zero tolerance" policy that requires suspension or expulsion for various offenses. See also House Bill 5619.

Referred to the Committee on Education

May 26, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-5) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 1, 2016

Substitute offered by Rep. Andy Schor (D-68)

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 2, 2016

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To require schools to consider various factors and options specified in the bill before suspending or expelling a student. See also House Bill 5619.

Received in the Senate

June 7, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 18, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 13, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To require schools to consider various factors and options specified in the bill before suspending or expelling a student. See also House Bill 5619.

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2016

Dec. 14, 2016

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 21, 2016