Introduced
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To create a process whereby management of a failing school district (as determined by state test scores, free and reduced price lunch eligibility, dropout and graduation rates, and grade level reading rates) could be transferred to a regional Intermediate School Board. The legislation would also authorize tax credits for certain contributions made to "priority" (failing) school districts and the Detroit Public Schools. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 473 to 476.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Substitute offered
To adopt a version of the bill recommended by the committee which reported it to the full Senate, amended to expand the requirements for contributions of volunteer time for joint tax filers who seek a tax credit as provided by the bill.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To expand the requirements on the qualifications for joint tax filers to receive a tax credit as provided by the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 28 to 7 (details)
To create a process whereby management of a failing school district (as determined by state test scores, free and reduced price lunch eligibility, dropout and graduation rates, and grade level reading rates) could be transferred to a regional Intermediate School Board. The legislation would also authorize tax credits for contributions made to "priority" (failing) school districts and the Detroit Public Schools. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 473 to 476.
