2021 House Bill 4040 / Public Act 32

Revise proprietary trade school regulation detail

Introduced in the House

Jan. 27, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Ben Frederick (R-85)

To exclude registered apprenticeship programs created by unions and trade associations and offered in public schools from the law that imposes a licensure mandate on for-profit "proprietary trade schools" (barber colleges are an example).

Referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent

Feb. 25, 2021

Reported without amendment

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

March 11, 2021

Passed in the House 107 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 16, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Education and Career Readiness

March 23, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 8, 2021

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To exclude registered apprenticeship programs created by unions and trade associations and offered in public schools from the law that imposes a licensure mandate on for-profit "proprietary trade schools" (barber colleges are an example).

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

June 24, 2021