A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1509.
House Bill No. 5889 proposes amendments to the Revised School Code of 1976 (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding Section 1509. The primary objective of this legislation is to ensure that school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies disseminate information regarding Section 213b of the Michigan Penal Code (1931 PA 328, MCL 750.213b). This section pertains to specific legal provisions that the bill aims to highlight for educational purposes. The Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Attorney General, is tasked with developing and providing a notice containing this information to the relevant educational institutions. The bill mandates that these notices be distributed to school personnel, students, and the parents or legal guardians of the students within these institutions. Additionally, the governing boards of these educational entities are required to implement policies to educate the aforementioned groups about the specified section of the Michigan Penal Code. This educational initiative is intended to enhance awareness and understanding of the legal stipulations among the school community. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of either Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 5887 (request no. 06256'24) of the 102nd Legislature. The bill does not specify any direct funding allocations or financial figures, focusing instead on the procedural and educational aspects of the implementation. The legislation introduces a new requirement within the existing legal framework, thereby modifying the current statutes to include this additional educational responsibility for schools. The impact on stakeholders includes increased awareness and understanding of legal provisions among school personnel, students, and their families, with the potential benefit of fostering a more informed school community. The bill does not outline specific deadlines but implies that the implementation will follow the enactment of the related legislative measures.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice
