Michigan HB5800 revises school aid penalties for districts failing to meet minimum instruction hours and days.

Michigan HB5800 amends the school aid act to revise penalties for school districts that fail to meet the minimum hours and days of pupil instruction. Districts that do not comply with the required minimum hours and days of pupil instruction forfeit a portion of their state aid allocation. The bill specifies conditions under which districts may be granted waivers from these requirements, including for inclement weather and other uncontrollable conditions. It also outlines the process for districts to apply for and receive waivers, and the consequences for non-compliance.

Michigan HB5800 revises school aid penalties for districts failing to meet minimum instruction hours and days.

Michigan HB5800 amends the school aid act to revise penalties for school districts that fail to meet the minimum hours and days of pupil instruction. Districts that do not comply with the required minimum hours and days of pupil instruction forfeit a portion of their state aid allocation. The bill specifies conditions under which districts may be granted waivers from these requirements, including for inclement weather and other uncontrollable conditions. It also outlines the process for districts to apply for and receive waivers, and the consequences for non-compliance.