Republicans have proposed school safety reforms and more public school access for home-schooling students. Democratic proposals include restrictions on school building closures.
This week, Democratic senators introduced a bill that would require districts to limit cellphone use in class.
Their proposal would make the governor responsible for appointing the leader of the state’s public schools.
One of the bills aims to create a ‘comprehensive school-community mental health system’ with community and faith-based mental health services.
The regional office that handled federal complaints in Michigan is gone. Parents, including those whose children have disabilities, worry their cases may never be resolved.
The state superintendent said Michigan is already in compliance with civil rights laws.
The Republican proposal would impact a program that feeds 600,000 students in the state, as well as end summer meal programs for students and their families.
Michael Rice, who leads the Michigan Department of Education, said Friday he will retire in October.
The Michigan Senate passed a resolution encouraging schools to uphold DEI principles despite the Trump administration’s attempts to ban diversity initiatives.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer touted a pre-K enrollment achievement on Wednesday. She wants legislators to secure the funds to expand the program.