During a lame duck session, Senate Democrats approved bills that could require more financial transparency for charter schools.
Hannah Dellinger, Chalkbeat Detroit
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Detroit school district weighs suing Michigan to pay debt with operating millage revenue
The district wants legal clarity on whether it can use operating millage revenue to pay off all of its historic debt.
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Michigan Democrats push culturally inclusive history curriculum bills in final days of state control
The legislation would require all public schools to teach lessons on the histories of African, Latino, and Native Americans.
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Three years after Oxford shootings, Michigan school safety bills move forward
The bill package would create more clear protocols for responding to emergencies and add student mental health support.
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Legislation advances to protect Michigan Indigenous students’ right to wear regalia
At least 12 other states have passed laws to allow Indigenous people to honor their traditions at public events.
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Timeline: How Michigan charter schools have evolved
Charter schools have been in Michigan for almost 30 years. Here are some major events in their history.
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Charter school transparency bills move toward a vote in the Michigan Senate
Five of the bills — which pertain to charter schools publicly posting information about salaries and displaying the names of their authorizers and management companies — already passed in the House.
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Michigan Democrats make push for charter school transparency in lame-duck session
Republicans have long opposed such legislation, saying it would add new costs and regulations for charter schools.
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Republican incumbents lead race for Michigan’s State Board of Education
All of the top candidates for Michigan’s State Board of Education have concerns over how state education officials have responded to a federal investigation.
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This bill would close a funding gap for future Michigan early childhood educators
Some student teachers at public preschools aren’t eligible for a $9,600 state stipend for unpaid work. This bill would make them eligible.