2005 Senate Bill 77 / Public Act 41

Allow ROTC to count toward minimum class hours

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 25, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom (R-34)

To revise the law which requires a minimum of 180 days of instruction in schools as a condition of state funding, so as to include as instruction 7th through 12th grade Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) classes. The ROTC instructor would not have to be a Michigan certified teacher.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Feb. 8, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 9, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that requires ROTC instructors to meet requirements established by the U.S. Department of Defense, and to have passed a criminal history check through both the State Police and the FBI. Note: Those who meet Defense Department standards have already passed a criminal background check.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 10, 2005

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To revise the law which requires a minimum of 180 days of instruction in schools as a condition of state funding, so as to include as instruction 7th through 12th grade Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) classes. The ROTC instructor would not have to be a Michigan certified teacher, but would have to meet requirements established by the U.S. Department of Defense, which includes passing a criminal history check.

Received in the House

Feb. 10, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Education

May 4, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 19, 2005

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To revise the law which requires a minimum of 180 days of instruction in schools as a condition of state funding, so as to include as instruction 7th through 12th grade Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) classes. The ROTC instructor would not have to be a Michigan certified teacher, but would have to meet requirements established by the U.S. Department of Defense, which includes passing a criminal history check.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 7, 2005