evidence_text: Representative Stone moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 12, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4241 and HB 4242 before the committee: HB 4241 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1308c. HB 4242 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 11 (MCL 388.1611), as amended by 2023 PA 3, and by adding section 97g. Representative Brenda Carter and Johnathon Wertheimer, from the Office of Representative Brenda Carter, gave testimony in support of HB 4241 and HB 4242. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4241 and HB 4242, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4241 and HB 4242, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Angela Elsey, representing the Michigan Communications' Directors' Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting at 9:41 AM. Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov