HB4856

Education: athletics; children who are homeschooled or attending nonpublic school; require the board of a school district or intermediate school district to allow to participate in certain extracurricular activities. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1290.

Introduced·9/9/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4856 requires school districts to allow homeschooled or nonpublic school children to participate in extracurricular activities.

Michigan HB4856 amends the state's education law to mandate that school districts and intermediate school districts cannot bar eligible children from participating in extracurricular activities. An "eligible child" is defined as a resident of the district who is homeschooled or attends a nonpublic school and meets all other eligibility criteria. Extracurricular activities include interscholastic athletics, theater, band, orchestra, and debate teams. The bill also requires that districts not be part of athletic conferences or associations that prohibit such participation.

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History

Sep 11, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/09/2025

Sep 9, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. William Bruck

Sep 9, 2025

House

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