2024 Senate Bill 713

Education: other; student retention; allow parent or legal guardian to request that the parent’s or legal guardian’s child be retained in a grade level for a specified school year.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1137 (MCL 380.1137), as added by 1995 PA 289.

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The bill enhances parental rights in education by allowing them to review educational materials, observe classes, and request their child to repeat the same grade, with specific deadlines and notification requirements.

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 7, 2024

Introduced by Sen. Michele Hoitenga (R-36)

Referred to the Committee on Education