2025 Senate Bill 212

School aid: penalties; exception to minimum days of pupil instruction requirement for district closure during a declared state of emergency; provide for.

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 2023 PA 103.

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Senate Bill No. 212 amends the State School Aid Act to enforce strict compliance with pupil attendance and instructional time requirements, allowing for certain waivers and penalties for non-compliance, to ensure districts meet state aid eligibility.

Introduced in the Senate

April 17, 2025

Introduced by Sen. John Damoose (R-37) and seven co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Joseph Bellino (R-16), Rick Outman (R-33), Paul Wojno (D-10), Stephanie Chang (D-3), Michele Hoitenga (R-36), Ed McBroom (R-38) and Veronica Klinefelt (D-11)

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations