2025 House Bill 5044

Health occupations: health professionals; policy for the receipt of medically necessary treatment by pupils; require.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1178b.

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House Bill No. 5044 requires Michigan public schools to adopt policies by July 1, 2026, ensuring students can receive medically necessary treatments at school as prescribed by private health care specialists, with clear procedures, parental notifications, appeal rights, and annual public reporting to promote compliance with federal disability laws and support student health and educational access.

Introduced in the House

Sept. 24, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Pauline Wendzel (R-39) and six co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Kathy Schmaltz (R-46), Angela Rigas (R-79), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), John Fitzgerald (D-83), Kelly Breen (D-21) and Joseph Aragona (R-60)

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce