2016 House Bill 5694 / Public Act 365

Revise school expulsion, require “restorative justice” be considered

Introduced in the House

May 25, 2016

Introduced by Rep. David LaGrand (D-75)

To amend the state school code to incorporate the provisions of House Bills 5618 to 5621 that require public schools to consider specified factors and options before suspending or expelling a student, including “restorative justice” discipline measures.

Referred to the Committee on Education

May 26, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 2, 2016

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 7, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Education

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 18, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To amend the state school code to incorporate the provisions of House Bills 5618 to 5621 that require public schools to consider specified factors and options before suspending or expelling a student, including “restorative justice” discipline measures.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 21, 2016