The legislation will require school districts to create behavior threat assessment teams and create more stringent emergency response protocols.
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Michigan House’s dysfunctional end of session kills substantial charter school reforms
The Senate passed a few of Democrats’ charter school reform bills Thursday night. Bills that would have required more financial transparency died in the House.
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Michigan Democrats’ remaining education policy priorities stalled amid party’s lame duck infighting
The walkouts mean Democrats may not have enough votes to pass their legislative education priorities before they lose control of state government.
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Michigan Senate Democrats approve charter school reform bills
During a lame duck session, Senate Democrats approved bills that could require more financial transparency for charter schools.
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DPSCD touts promising gains in AP achievements for high school students
DPSCD Superintendent Nikolai Vitti acknowledged 162 high schoolers honored through the 2024 College Board National Recognition Program, which focuses on high-performing, underrepresented students.
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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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DPSCD board will educate community before voting on public comment changes
If the board passes new policy changes, virtual public comment will be eliminated.
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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.