Introduced
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To create a process whereby management of a failing school district (as determined by state test scores, free and reduced price lunch eligibility, dropout and graduation rates, and grade level reading rates) could be transferred to a regional Intermediate School Board. The legislation would also authorize tax credits for contributions made to "priority" (failing) school districts and the Detroit Public Schools. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 473 to 476.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Substitute offered
To adopt a version of the bill recommended by the committee which reported it to the full Senate.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To require the state to pay any costs associated with the evaluation of a school district.
The amendment failed 15 to 20 (details)
Amendment offered
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To remove from the bill the provision allowing university chartered school academies to be launched within the priority districts.
The amendment failed 14 to 21 (details)
Amendment offered
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To remove from the bill a provision which creates a new educational improvement board, and give the functions of the board to the existing State Superintendent of Public Instruction office.
The amendment failed 15 to 20 (details)
Passed in the Senate 20 to 15 (details)
To create a process whereby management of a failing school district (as determined by state test scores, free and reduced price lunch eligibility, dropout and graduation rates, and grade level reading rates) could be transferred to a regional Intermediate School Board. The legislation would also authorize tax credits for contributions made to "priority" (failing) school districts and the Detroit Public Schools. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 473 to 476.
