2001 Senate Bill 476

Introduced in the Senate

May 15, 2001

Introduced by Sen. Bob Emerson (D-29)

To create a process whereby management of a failing school district (as determined by state test scores, free and reduced price lunch eligibility, dropout and graduation rates, and grade level reading rates) could be transferred to a regional Intermediate School Board. The legislation would also authorize tax credits for contributions made to "priority" (failing) school districts and the Detroit Public Schools. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 473 to 476.

Referred to the Committee on Education

June 7, 2001

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 7, 2001