2017 House Bill 4665 / 2018 Public Act 42

Revise juvenile justice age considerations

Introduced in the House

May 30, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Rob VerHeulen (R-74)

To let a student suspended from a public school remain in a “strict discipline academy” after he or she no longer is suspended, if his or her parents choose this. This is a program that provides alternative schooling for students expelled or suspended for certain criminal offenses.

Referred to the Committee on Education Reform

In the Senate

Sept. 7, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

In the House

Sept. 13, 2017

Passed in the House 104 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 14, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Education

Nov. 29, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 6, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To let a student suspended from a public school remain in a “strict discipline academy” after he or she no longer is suspended, if his or her parents choose this. This is a program that provides alternative schooling for students expelled or suspended for certain criminal offenses.

Received in the House

Feb. 6, 2018

Feb. 13, 2018

Passed in the House 105 to 3 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Feb. 28, 2018