2007 Senate Bill 549 / Public Act 101

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Introduced in the Senate

May 25, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Ron Jelinek (R-21)

To require all regular school districts within an Intermediate School District to adopt a common school calendar.

Referred to the Committee on Education

June 26, 2007

Reported without amendment

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

June 27, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details, and makes exceptions for existing year-round schools or programs, international baccalaureate academies, and certain charter schools.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Sen. Gretchen Whitmer (D-23)

To also require charter schools within an ISD to have the same calendar.

The amendment failed 18 to 19 (details)

Passed in the Senate 20 to 17 (details)

Received in the House

June 27, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Education

Sept. 11, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 30, 2007

Substitute offered

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Tim Melton (D-29)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 64 to 45 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 30, 2007

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Oct. 1, 2007