evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5646. 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 5646, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Alexandra Stamm, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Robert LeFevre, representing the Michigan Independent Colleges. Katherine Bussard, representing herself. Business Leaders of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5697 before the committee: HB 5697 (Rep. DeBoer) 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 5697 was adopted at the March 18th, 2026, meeting. Representative Koleszar spoke to the proposed substitute (H-3) for HB 5697.