evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5044. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: Patricia Craft, representing The Guidance Center. Chris & Karen Hartman, representing themselves. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: Annie Monaweck, representing Calhoun ISD, Jackson ISD, & West Shore ESA. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists. The Chair laid HB 5646 before the committee: HB 5646 (Rep. Kelly) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531k. A substitute (H-1) for HB 5646 was adopted at the March 18th, 2026, meeting.