2026 House Bill 5983

Education: other; public innovative programs; provide for.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1278a, 1278b, and 1284a (MCL 380.1278a, 380.1278b, and 380.1284a), sections 1278a and 1278b as amended by 2022 PA 105 and section 1284a as added by 2007 PA 101, and by adding section 1278e.

Introduced in the House

May 19, 2026

Introduced by Reps. Jimmie Wilson (D-32) and Nancy DeBoer (R-86)

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

June 3, 2026

Reported with substitute H-3

June 16, 2026

Substitute H-3 concurred in by voice vote

Substitute H-4 offered by Rep. Carol Glanville (D-84)

The substitute failed by voice vote

June 17, 2026

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 23, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Education