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2017 Senate Bill 249: Ban government, school district discrimination against charter schools
Public Act 98 of 2017
Introduced by Sen. Mike Shirkey R-Clarklake on March 16, 2017
To prohibit a school district or local government from refusing to sell property to a charter or private school, or taking other actions designed to keep these potential conventional public school competitors from using property for a lawful educational purpose. Prohibited actions could also include imposing deed or zoning restrictions. A number of local governments and conventional school districts have adopted such restrictions in the past. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Education Committee on March 16, 2017
Reported in the Senate on May 10, 2017
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered in the Senate on May 18, 2017
To add a notice provision to the procedures proposed for a charter or private school that has a grievance.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on May 18, 2017
Received in the House on May 23, 2017
Referred to the House Education Reform Committee on May 23, 2017
Reported in the House on June 8, 2017
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on July 13, 2017