2016 House Bill 5417 / Public Act 402

Create statewide policy on seclusion and restraint in schools

Introduced in the House

March 2, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Christine Greig (D-37)

To establish statutory definitions of various forms of allowable seclusion and restraint in public schools. This is part of a package comprised of House Bills 5409 to 5418 to gradually establish and implement this in all schools.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Sept. 22, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 7, 2016

Substitute offered by Rep. Patrick Somerville (R-23)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 84 to 23 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 8, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Education

Dec. 14, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2016