The bill amends Michigan's existing law on state aid eligibility for public schools, focusing on the certification of pupil enrollment and attendance data by district superintendents. It establishes specific deadlines for this certification following the pupil membership count day and supplemental count day. Non-compliance will result in the withholding of state aid until the district meets the requirements, with any unfulfilled obligations by the end of the fiscal year leading to forfeiture of the withheld amount. The bill also introduces penalties for willfully falsifying enrollment data and sets guidelines for the minimum number of instructional hours and days required, allowing for waivers under certain conditions, such as state emergencies or natural disasters.

Additionally, the bill outlines conditions for waivers related to pupil instruction requirements, particularly for blended and online learning models, stating that waivers granted for the 2011-2012 fiscal year or later will remain effective unless revoked. It permits districts to count up to 38 hours of professional development for teachers as instructional hours, subject to specific conditions. The bill also clarifies that certain subsections do not apply to cyber schools and dropout recovery programs, ensuring tailored regulations for these institutions. To keep pace with the evolving landscape of online education, the superintendent is required to review waiver standards every two years, incorporating stakeholder input. The act is designed to take immediate effect upon approval.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-4): 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