Education

passed both · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2025

HB 4154: Education: career and technical; trade schools; include in the postsecondary enrollment options act. Amends sec. 3 of 1996 PA 160 (MCL 388.513).

HB 4154 amends Michigan's Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act to explicitly include trade schools as eligible institutions for high school students to take college-level courses at reduced cost. This change directly affects Michigan high school students who want to enroll in career-focused programs at trade schools, allowing them to access the same tuition support previously available only at community colleges and universities. The bill updates the definition of "eligible postsecondary institution" to specifically list trade schools, without altering existing rules about course limits, fees, or student eligibility. This clarifies that trade schools can now participate in the program, expanding educational pathways for students seeking vocational training.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access by including trade schools in tuition support for career-focused programs, aligning with K-12 postsecondary options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Michigan · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 83: School aid: other; future educator student teacher stipend program; modify. Amends sec. 27c of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1627c).

SB 83 allocates $30 million from the state school aid fund and $20 million from the educator fellowship fund for the 2024-2025 school year to create a stipend program for student teachers in Michigan. Eligible student teachers must be enrolled in approved teacher training programs, working in a school district or qualifying public preschool program, and not yet employed as a full teacher. The program provides up to $9,600 per semester directly to student teachers through their training programs, with priority given to those receiving Pell Grants if funds are limited. This affects student teachers pursuing certification and their educator preparation programs, aiming to support their classroom experience during training.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $50M from existing state funds to create a stipend program for student teachers, directly funding public education through budget execution.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $50M for student teacher stipends, directly funding educator training and retention programs to strengthen teacher pipeline.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Student Financial Aid Teachers

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 16, 2025

SR 27: A resolution to designate April 2025 as Financial Literacy Month.

Senate Resolution 27 designates April 2025 as Financial Literacy Month in Michigan. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about the importance of personal financial education and encourages parents, schools, businesses, and other organizations to observe the month with relevant programs and activities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEncourages schools to implement financial literacy programs, advancing educational initiatives within K-12 curriculum awareness.80% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 16, 2025

SB 211: Education: other; purple star school program; create. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1138a.

Senate Bill 211 proposes to create a "purple star school program" within Michigan's revised school code to support students from military families. By January 1, 2026, the Department of Education would establish a program allowing public schools to apply for this designation. To qualify, schools must designate a staff military liaison, provide an online resource page for military families, offer a student-led transition program, and provide staff professional development on military-connected issues. Additionally, qualifying schools must implement at least one initiative, such as a resolution of support, monthly recognition, or a partnership with the armed forces.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates Purple Star program to support military-connected students with liaison, resources, and training, enhancing educational access and support services for this group.90% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 16, 2025

SB 206: Education: curriculum; instruction in organ and tissue donation; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1170c.

Senate Bill 206 encourages Michigan public schools to provide instruction on organ, eye, and tissue donation. By January 1, 2026, the state's Department of Education may develop a model presentation on this topic, including information about the Michigan organ donor registry. Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, school boards are encouraged to provide this presentation to students before they complete 9th grade. Parents or legal guardians can request to excuse their child from attending the presentation without penalty.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdds mandatory organ donation curriculum component to K-12 education, expanding required educational content beyond standard subjects.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes organ donation awareness through school curriculum, enhancing public health initiatives and increasing access to transplant services via the Michigan donor registry.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 17, 2025

SB 228: Education: meals; certain substances served in school foods; prohibit. Amends 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.1101 - 289.8111) by adding sec. 7134.

SB 228 bans specific additives in school foods starting July 1, 2026, affecting all public and nonpublic schools in Michigan. It prohibits serving foods containing brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, titanium dioxide, and certain artificial dyes (Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 6). The law directly restricts what schools can provide to students through meals, snacks, or vending, targeting ingredients identified as potentially harmful. This is a substantive policy change focused on reducing exposure to specific additives in school food environments.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBans harmful food additives in school meals to protect student health, directly advancing educational safety standards per bill's explicit purpose.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBans harmful food additives in school meals to protect student health, aligning with public health initiatives targeting preventable health risks.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 4330: Education: alternative; enrollment in a core subject at a public school; allow without being required to take the remaining core subjects. Amends sec. 166b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1766b).

House Bill 4330 aims to modify Michigan's State School Aid Act. This bill would allow parents of nonpublic or home-schooled students in grades K-12 to enroll their children in a public school for a core subject without requiring them to enroll in all other core subjects. It amends section 166b of the act, which outlines conditions for part-time public

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access by allowing part-time enrollment in core subjects for homeschoolers/nonpublic students without full enrollment requirement, directly increasing flexibility in K-12 educational options.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 22, 2025

SB 230: Appropriations: school aid; appropriations for K-12 school aid; provide for. Amends & adds (See bill).

Senate Bill 230 is an appropriations bill that amends the state school aid act of 1979. It allocates specific funding amounts for K-12 public schools and related educational purposes for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2025, and September 30, 2026. The bill draws funds from various state sources, including the state school aid fund and the general fund. It also designates allocations for purposes such as school loan bond redemption, cash-flow borrowing costs, and support services for children in school districts affected by drinking water emergencies, covering items like school nurses, mental health support, and nutritional services. This legislation directly affects public schools, school districts, and K-12 students across the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates dedicated state funding for K-12 school aid from school aid fund and general fund, advancing public education spending within state budget priorities.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates specific state funding for K-12 school aid from school aid fund and general fund for 2025-2026, directly advancing school financing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding Student Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 23, 2025

HB 4370: Individual income tax: credit; credit for sales and use tax paid for textbooks purchased by eligible students; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 281.

House Bill 4370 proposes a new individual income tax credit for Michigan taxpayers, directly affecting eligible students and their families. Beginning in tax year 2026, taxpayers could claim a credit equal to the sales or use tax paid on textbooks purchased for themselves or their dependents. To qualify, the student must be enrolled in an eligible Michigan institution and meet specific financial aid criteria, such as being a Federal Pell Grant recipient or a professional/graduate student who would have been Pell-eligible based on financial need. Any portion of the credit that exceeds a taxpayer's liability would be refunded.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for textbook sales tax paid by eligible students/families, offering direct tax relief to lower/middle-income households through individual income tax credit.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tax credit for textbook purchases, reducing financial barriers for higher education students meeting Pell Grant criteria, directly supporting educational access and affordability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Michigan · House May 6, 2025

HB 4416: Education: students; guidelines for unenrolling students; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1598.

HB 4416 amends Michigan's revised school code to establish new guidelines for unenrolling students. The bill prohibits public and nonpublic schools from unenrolling a student solely because another school requested their records. Instead, schools must receive written confirmation of a student's enrollment from their new school before officially unenrolling them. This confirmation must include specific details like the student's name, date of birth, grade level, the new school's information, and a signature from an authorized official.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents arbitrary student unenrollment without proper documentation, ensuring educational continuity and protecting student access to schools per topic description.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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