School aid: other; virtual instruction days; allow. Amends sec. 21f of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1621f). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5427'25

HB 5428 amends Michigan's school aid law to clarify rules for virtual courses. It allows students in grades 6-12 to take up to two virtual courses per term without special approval, with exceptions requiring district determination of the student's best interest. School districts must publish virtual courses in district or statewide catalogs, provide mentors for enrolled students, and cover costs using foundation allowance funds (capped at 6.67% of target foundation allowance). The bill also lists specific, non-negotiable reasons districts may deny virtual course enrollment (e.g., grade level, insufficient prerequisites, or course quality) and requires written denial notices with appeal processes.