2012 Senate Bill 1239 / Public Act 620

Allow “strict discipline” charter schools to borrow for infrastructure

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 11, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Dave Hildenbrand (R-29)

To allow a “strict discipline academy” charter school authorized by the state school code for students whose conduct threatens the safety of staff and other students in regular schools to borrow and incur long term debt (“sell bonds”) for school buildings, which regular charter schools are not allowed to do.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Sept. 27, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 17, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 8, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Education

Dec. 5, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 12, 2012

Passed in the House 106 to 3 (details)

To allow a “strict discipline academy” charter school authorized by the state school code for students whose conduct threatens the safety of staff and other students in regular schools to borrow and incur long term debt (“sell bonds”) for school buildings, which regular charter schools are not allowed to do.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2012