2023 Senate Bill 534

Education: attendance; time pupils spend at recess; allow to be counted as pupil instruction time.

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2022 PA 144.

AI Analysis – Experimental

Requires district superintendents to certify pupil enrollment and attendance, mandating a minimum of 1,098 hours and 180 days of instruction per academic year, with provisions for waivers under specific conditions such as collective bargaining agreements, unforeseen circumstances, and alternative or innovative education programs, including a 4-day school week.

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 27, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Joseph Bellino (R-16) and seven co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-35), Veronica Klinefelt (D-11), Sean McCann (D-19), Sue Shink (D-14), Stephanie Chang (D-3), Darrin Camilleri (D-4) and Rosemary Bayer (D-13)

Referred to the Committee on Education