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MichiganHB 43452025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

School aid: penalties; exception to minimum days of pupil instruction requirement for district closure during a declared state of emergency; provide for. Amends sec. 101 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1701). Last Action: assigned PA 5'25 with immediate effect

Sponsored By: Cameron Cavitt (Republican)

Became Law

School aid: penaltiesEducation: calendarEducation: school districtsState agencies (existing): education

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

9 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 2 costs, 2 mixed.

Clear rules for class time and full-time

The law clarifies what time counts as instruction. Students must be scheduled for the required hours, with limited study hall time. For grades 9–12, reduced schedules can still count as full time at 80% of hours, or 75% in some 4-block schedules. Up to 3 hours per week of travel time can count for some programs, and JROTC time counts when instructors meet service standards. The state uses these rules for full-time equivalency, and kindergarten programs keep aid if their alternative schedule meets full-time hours.

Some teacher training counts as class time

Districts can count up to 38 hours of teacher professional development as pupil instruction. A PD day over 5 hours can count as a full day. Only approved PD counts, at least 75% of scheduled teachers must attend, with no more than 10 hours before or after the school year and no more than 10 hours in any month. At least 8 hours must be set by a teacher‑majority PD committee, and approved online PD is allowed. Districts that count PD are treated the same when asking for extra counted days, and PD status cannot be used against them.

Waivers for 4-day weeks and new models

Districts can get waivers from the 1,098 hours and 180 days rules for approved alternative or innovative programs, including a 4-day week. If a district follows the waiver terms, it does not lose aid for that program; if it does not, aid is cut in proportion to the shortfall. Waivers stay in effect unless revoked for blended models, remain if fully online programs provide 1,098 hours and keep students on track, and last three fiscal years for others.

Shortfalls in hours or days cut aid

Districts must provide at least 1,098 hours and 180 days of instruction each year. If they fall short, the state cuts aid by the same share as the shortfall. The board must certify compliance or report misses by the first business day in August. If the state finds a district did not operate enough, cuts start with the next payment in the current year. Otherwise, the state deducts the forfeiture from the first payment in the next fiscal year.

Snow days that still count, with limits

The first six missed days, or equal hours, from storms, fires, epidemics, power or water failures, or health orders count as instruction. With the state superintendent's approval, up to three more such days can also count. Days from strikes or teachers' conferences do not count. Any missed time beyond the allowed excused days does not count toward the minimum.

Cyber schools and dropout recovery exemptions

A school of excellence that is a cyber school and follows state cyber school rules is not subject to the minimum hours and some FTE rules. This applies starting July 1, 2021, under section 8c. Eligible pupils in approved dropout recovery programs are also exempt from those minimum hour and FTE subsections.

One-year emergency relief from minimum days

For the 2024–2025 school year only, a district in a county under a governor-declared emergency can exempt up to 15 missed days. The board must vote to exempt, and only hours actually missed are covered. This relief is in addition to the other counted excused days. The state superintendent will issue rules to carry this out.

State aid tied to attendance reports

Districts must send and certify enrollment and daily attendance by the fifth Wednesday after each count day. Intermediate school districts must send audited data by the 24th Wednesday. If a district or ISD misses these deadlines, the state withholds aid starting with the next payment and keeps withholding until they comply. If they are still not compliant by fiscal year end, the withheld money is forfeited.

Daily aid reduced for low attendance, with waivers

On any school day with under 75% attendance, the state's payment for that day is reduced. For days added at the end of the calendar due to events beyond school control, proration uses a 60% threshold. Approved alternative education programs can get a waiver so proration only applies below 50% attendance, if they keep required records and hours. These waivers can last until revoked for blended models, remain for fully online models that provide 1,098 hours and ensure participation, and last three fiscal years for others.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Cameron Cavitt

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • David Martin

    Republican • House

  • David Prestin

    Republican • House

  • Gina Johnsen

    Republican • House

  • Gregory Markkanen

    Republican • House

  • Jerry Neyer

    Republican • House

  • John Roth

    Republican • House

  • Karl Bohnak

    Republican • House

  • Ken Borton

    Republican • House

  • Matt Bierlein

    Republican • House

  • William Bruck

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 145 • No: 2

Senate vote • 5/21/2025

PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT

Yes: 35 • No: 2

House vote • 5/6/2025

passed; given immediate effect

Yes: 110 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. assigned PA 5'25 with immediate effect

    6/3/2025House

  2. filed with Secretary of State 06/02/2025 02:02 PM

    6/3/2025House

  3. approved by the Governor 06/02/2025 12:00 PM

    6/3/2025House

  4. presented to the Governor 05/23/2025 02:00 PM

    6/3/2025House

  5. bill ordered enrolled

    5/21/2025House

  6. full title agreed to

    5/21/2025House

  7. returned from Senate without amendment with immediate effect and full title

    5/21/2025House

  8. INSERTED FULL TITLE

    5/21/2025Senate

  9. PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 154 YEAS 35 NAYS 2 EXCUSED 0 NOT VOTING 0

    5/21/2025Senate

  10. PLACED ON IMMEDIATE PASSAGE

    5/21/2025Senate

  11. RULES SUSPENDED

    5/21/2025Senate

  12. PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING

    5/21/2025Senate

  13. REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)

    5/21/2025Senate

  14. RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION

    5/21/2025Senate

  15. PLACED ON ORDER OF GENERAL ORDERS

    5/21/2025Senate

  16. DISCHARGE COMMITTEE APPROVED

    5/21/2025Senate

  17. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

    5/13/2025Senate

  18. PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

    5/13/2025House

  19. transmitted

    5/6/2025House

  20. passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #90 Yeas 110 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 0

    5/6/2025House

  21. read a third time

    5/6/2025House

  22. placed on immediate passage

    5/6/2025House

  23. placed on third reading

    5/6/2025House

  24. substitute (H-1) adopted

    5/6/2025House

  25. read a second time

    5/6/2025House

Bill Text

  • Public Act

    6/2/2025

    PDF

  • As Passed by the Senate

    5/21/2025

    PDF

  • House Concurred

    5/21/2025

    PDF

  • As Passed by the House

    5/6/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    4/17/2025

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