The bill amends Michigan's existing laws on state aid eligibility for public schools, focusing on the submission and certification of pupil enrollment and attendance data by district superintendents. It establishes specific deadlines for these submissions following the pupil membership count day and supplemental count day, with penalties for non-compliance that include withholding state aid until compliance is achieved and potential forfeiture of unfulfilled obligations by the end of the fiscal year. Intermediate districts are also required to submit audited enrollment and attendance data, facing similar penalties for failure to comply. Additionally, the bill sets minimum instructional requirements of 1,098 hours and 180 days, with provisions for waivers in emergencies and the inclusion of professional development hours as instructional time under certain conditions.

Furthermore, the bill introduces amendments regarding professional development for teachers, allowing online instruction to count as pupil instruction hours if it meets specific criteria, including alignment with improvement plans and state approval. It mandates that at least 75% of participating teachers must attend for the hours to be counted. The bill also clarifies that certain subsections do not apply to cyber schools and dropout recovery programs, indicating a tailored approach to different educational settings. Additionally, it requires biennial reviews of waiver standards related to pupil accounting and auditing, ensuring they remain relevant in the context of evolving online learning environments. The act is set to take immediate effect upon approval.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 388.1701
House Introduced Bill: 388.1701
As Passed by the House: 388.1701
As Passed by the Senate: 388.1701
House Concurred Bill: 388.1701
Public Act: 388.1701
House Enrolled Bill: 388.1701