2017 Senate Bill 702 / 2018 Public Act 7

Ban school districts and local governments from discriminating against charter schools

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 5, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Phil Pavlov (R-25)

To expand the definition of “deed restriction” in a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2017-SB-249">2017 law</a> that prohibits a school district or local government from refusing to sell property to a charter or private school, or from taking other actions designed to keep these potential conventional public school competitors from using property for a lawful educational purpose. The bill would close loopholes that cities and school districts have used to discriminate against charter schools.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Dec. 13, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the Senate 26 to 11 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Jan. 11, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 61 to 45 (details)

To expand the definition of “deed restriction” in a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2017-SB-249">2017 law</a> that prohibits a school district or local government from refusing to sell property to a charter or private school, or from taking other actions designed to keep these potential conventional public school competitors from using property for a lawful educational purpose. The bill would close loopholes that cities and school districts have used to discriminate against charter schools.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Jan. 26, 2018