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Education

Schools, student debt, higher ed, childcare.

Bills Federal

JAN 7, 2025 — REFERRED TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE.

Ending Common Core and Expanding School Choice Act

JAN 3, 2025 — REFERRED TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE.

Bills Kentucky

Elections: school; requirement for intermediate school board members to file an acceptance of office; eliminate. Amends sec. 861 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.861). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4793'25

OCT 6, 2026 — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Elections: school; requirement for community college board of trustee members to file an acceptance of office; eliminate. Amends secs. 156 & 157 of 1966 PA 331 (MCL 389.156 & 389.157). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4793'25

OCT 6, 2026 — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Elections: school; requirement for school board members to file an acceptance of office; eliminate. Amends secs. 309 & 310 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.309 & 168.310). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4794'25, HB 4795'25

OCT 6, 2026 — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Retirement: other; continuing education requirements for trustees; provide for. Amends sec. 13 of 1965 PA 314 (MCL 38.1133).

SEP 30, 2026 — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)

Education: school districts; notification to parents of any religious instruction classes scheduled during public school hours; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1238.

SEP 30, 2026 — BILL ELECTRONICALLY REPRODUCED 09/29/2026

Education: financing; Michigan trust fund act; modify. Amends sec. 12 of 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.262).

SEP 22, 2026 — ASSIGNED PA 92'26 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

Appropriations: higher education; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Amends secs. 236 & 241 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1836 & 388.1841).

SEP 10, 2026 — REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Appropriations: department of education; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SEP 10, 2026 — REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Appropriations: department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SEP 10, 2026 — REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Higher education: financial aid; access to Michigan achievement scholarship; expand. Amends sec. 248 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1848).

SEP 10, 2026 — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Education: school districts; requirement to display an American flag in classrooms; provide for. Amends sec. 1347 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1347).

SEP 1, 2026 — PER RULE 40 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Higher education: financial aid; medical education debt stabilization for students program; establish. Amends sec. 4 of 1975 PA 222 (MCL 390.1154) & adds sec. 4b.

SEP 1, 2026 — BILL ELECTRONICALLY REPRODUCED 08/27/2026

Traffic control: speed restrictions; modification requirements for speed restrictions in school zones; revise. Amends sec. 627a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.627a).

AUG 27, 2026 — BILL ELECTRONICALLY REPRODUCED 08/26/2026

Education: other; learner-first district; create. Amends secs. 4 & 5 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.4 & 380.5) & adds (See bill).

AUG 26, 2026 — REFERRED TO SECOND READING

Education: graduation requirements; credit for working certain trades; provide for. Amends sec. 1278a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a) & adds sec. 1279i.

AUG 26, 2026 — TRANSMITTED

Education: other; interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children; modify. Amends secs. 1 & 2 of 2008 PA 160 (MCL 3.1041 & 3.1042).

AUG 26, 2026 — TRANSMITTED

Appropriations: school aid omnibus; fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriations for K-12 school aid, higher education, and community colleges; provide for. Amends, adds & repeals (See bill).

JUL 29, 2026 — ASSIGNED PA 25'26 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

Education: other; alternative academic performance rating and report card system; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1280h.

JUL 14, 2026 — BILL ELECTRONICALLY REPRODUCED 07/03/2026

Education: school districts; student mental health apprenticeship retention and training (SMART) internship grant program; modify. Amends sec. 3 of 2022 PA 180 (MCL 388.1953).

JUN 23, 2026 — BILL ELECTRONICALLY REPRODUCED 06/18/2026

Education: teachers and administrators; interim teaching certification process; modify. Amends sec. 1531i of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531i).

JUN 23, 2026 — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Health occupations: marriage and family therapists; licensing requirements for marriage and family therapists; modify, and require continuing education. Amends secs. 16903 & 16909 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16903 & 333.16909) & adds secs. 16909a & 16914.

JUN 17, 2026 — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS

Education: teachers and administrators; extension of certification for certain career and technical education teachers; provide for. Amends sec. 1233b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1233b).

JUN 17, 2026 — BILL ELECTRONICALLY REPRODUCED 06/16/2026

Appropriations: school aid omnibus; fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriations for K-12 school aid, higher education, and community colleges; provide for. Amends secs. 11, 201 & 236 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0903'26

APR 30, 2026 — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

AN ACT relating to education.

APR 23, 2026 — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (ACTS CH. 197)

A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Jacqueline Colleen Mayfield to the Education Professional Standards Board.

APR 15, 2026 — ADOPTED 38-0

A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Tara Horn to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents.

APR 15, 2026 — ADOPTED 38-0

A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Elizabeth G. Dinkins to the Education Professional Standards Board.

APR 15, 2026 — ADOPTED 38-0

A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Carrie Camille Caples to the Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee.

APR 15, 2026 — ADOPTED 38-0

AN ACT relating to sick leave for school district personnel.

APR 15, 2026 — RECOMMITTED TO APPROPRIATIONS & REVENUE (H)

AN ACT establishing the Adult Workforce Diploma Pilot Program.

APR 15, 2026 — RECOMMITTED TO APPROPRIATIONS & REVENUE (H)

AN ACT relating to local government.

APR 15, 2026 — RECOMMITTED TO APPROPRIATIONS & REVENUE (H)

AN ACT relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars and resources.

APR 14, 2026 — DELIVERED TO SECRETARY OF STATE (ACTS CH. 155)

AN ACT relating to employment at public postsecondary education institutions and declaring an emergency.

APR 14, 2026 — DELIVERED TO SECRETARY OF STATE (ACTS CH. 169)

AN ACT relating to status offenses.

APR 10, 2026 — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (ACTS CH. 69)

AN ACT relating to coverage for prostheses and orthoses.

APR 7, 2026 — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (ACTS CH. 51)

A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Joel Barrow and the Choctaw Academy as the first Indigenous American to become a college-educated medical doctor in the country and the first federal Native American boarding school that empowered him.

MAR 27, 2026 — ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE

AN ACT relating to school transportation and declaring an emergency.

MAR 27, 2026 — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (ACTS CH. 7)

AN ACT relating to school administrators and declaring an emergency.

MAR 27, 2026 — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (ACTS CH. 9)

AN ACT relating to school safety.

MAR 18, 2026 — TO COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES (S)

AN ACT relating to education.

MAR 17, 2026 — RETURNED TO PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (H)

AN ACT relating to public agencies.

MAR 16, 2026 — TO STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT (S)

AN ACT relating to children in foster care.

MAR 11, 2026 — TO FAMILIES & CHILDREN (H)

AN ACT relating to student health and safety.

MAR 11, 2026 — TO PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (H)

AN ACT relating to materials, programs, or events alleged to be harmful to minors.

MAR 10, 2026 — TO PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (H)

AN ACT relating to school district finances.

MAR 10, 2026 — TO PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (H)

AN ACT relating to moral instruction.

MAR 10, 2026 — TO PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (H)

A RESOLUTION relating to areas to be protected from civil immigration enforcement actions.

MAR 5, 2026 — TO COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES (H)

AN ACT relating to teacher scholarships.

MAR 5, 2026 — TO PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (H)

AN ACT relating to workforce development, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

MAR 5, 2026 — TO VETERANS, MILITARY AFFAIRS, & PUBLIC PROTECTION (H)

AN ACT relating to local boards of education.

MAR 5, 2026 — TO COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES (S)