2026 House Bill 5480

Education: other; transfer of enrollment due to certain bullying issues; provide for.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1401 (MCL 380.1401) and by adding section 1310f.

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House Bill No. 5480 requires Michigan school districts to accept and not charge tuition for nonresident student transfers due to unresolved bullying, provided specific documentation is met, and imposes liability for noncompliance.

Introduced in the House

Jan. 27, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Angela Rigas (R-79) and 20 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Brad Paquette (R-37), Reggie Miller (D-31), Pat Outman (R-91), Ken Borton (R-105), Jerry Neyer (R-92), Bryan Posthumus (R-90), David Prestin (R-108), Timothy Beson (R-96), Joseph Fox (R-101), Rachelle Smit (R-43), Joseph Pavlov (R-64), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Jaime Greene (R-65), Mike Hoadley (R-99), Gregory Alexander (R-98), Mike Harris (R-52), Mike Mueller (R-72), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Brian BeGole (R-71) and Gina Johnsen (R-78)

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce