2007 Senate Bill 571 / Public Act 138

Clarify suspension of special ed students

Introduced in the Senate

June 7, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Kuipers (R-30)

To clarify that the expulsion or suspension of a special education student would not diminish ANY rights (rather than DUE PROCESS RIGHTS, as provided under current state law) of a special education pupil under Federal law.

Referred to the Committee on Education

June 12, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 13, 2007

Amendment offered

To replace the word "handicapped" in this section of statute with different terminology.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 14, 2007

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 14, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Education

Oct. 16, 2007

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 25, 2007

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To clarify that the expulsion or suspension of a special education student would not diminish ANY rights (rather than DUE PROCESS RIGHTS, as provided under current state law) of a special education pupil under Federal law.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 12, 2007