2026 House Bill 5797

School aid: penalties; exception to minimum days of pupil instruction requirement for inclement weather; revise.

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2025 PA 15.

Introduced in the House

Introduced by Rep. Parker Fairbairn (R-107) and eight co-sponsors

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Reported with substitute H-4

Substitute H-4 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the House 99 to 5 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Brian BeGole (R-71)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Reported without amendment

Passed in the Senate 33 to 2 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Sen. Sam Singh (D-28)

The motion prevailed by voice vote