MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 10, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, May 10,
2022, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4037 (Rep. Hornberger), HB 4038 (Rep. Reilly) and HB 4538 (Rep.
Camilleri).
2. Testimony regarding HB 5686 (Rep. Hornberger).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4810 (Rep. Martin) and HB 4811 (Rep. Paquette).
4. Testimony regarding HB 5190 (Rep. Farrington).
5. Testimony regarding HB 4375 (Rep. Johnson) and HB 5536 (Rep. Stone).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:26 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga and Polehanki, a
quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from March 22, 2022. Without objection, the minutes
were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Geiss was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-3) version of HB 4538. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, and Polehanki.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4810. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, and Polehanki.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5190. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, and Polehanki.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4037, HB 4038 and HB 4538:
Reps. John Reilly, Pamela Hornberger, and Darrin Camilleri – Support
William Miller and Lee Graham, Operating Engineers – Opposition
Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support
Howard Hipes, Michigan Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Training Center – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4037 and HB 4038:
Matthew Outlaw, Brighton Area Schools – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4037,
HB 4038 and HB 4538:
Jerry Johnson, Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe ISDs – Support
Todd Tennis, AFT-Michigan – Support
Chris Glass, Education Advocates of West Michigan – Support
Lisa Canada, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters – Opposition
Bill Zaagman, ACT – Opposition
Lance Binoniemi, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association – Support
Andy Neumann, Michigan Education Association – Support
Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support
Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Support
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4037
and HB 4038:
Nate Henschel, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Opposition
Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Support
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5686:
Rep. Pamela Hornberger – Support
Chris Glass, Education Advocates of West Michigan – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5686:
Daniela Garcia, Pearson – Support
Bryan Klochak, Michigan Connections Academy – Support
Jacob Sauter, Berrien Springs Public Schools – Support
Jacob Sauter, Next Level Management – Support
Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4810 and HB 4811:
Evan Ward, The office of Rep. Brad Paquette – Support
Patrick O'Connor and Christopher Kasper – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4810
and HB 4811:
Sarah Gammans, Michigan Association of College Admission Counseling – Support
Carter Delloro, Michigan Association of College Admission Counseling – Support
Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Opposition
Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support
Rep. David Marvin – Support
Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
Chris Glass, Education Advocates of West Michigan – Support
Jerry Johnson, Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe ISDs – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5190:
Rep. Diana Farrington – Support
Tim Ranzetta, NGPF Mission 2030 Fund – Support
Amanda Volz, St. Clair High School – Support
Brian Johnson, Forest Hill Northern High School – Support
Jacquelinn Festian – Support
Anya Grace – Support
Clara Hillary – Support
Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Opposition
Derek D'Angelo, Michigan Council on Economic Education – Support
Grace Robinson – Support
Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers Association – Support
Haleigh Krombeen, Michigan Credit Union League – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5190:
Joanne Misuraca, Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association – Support
Jason Lee, Junior Achievement of Michigan – Support
Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Opposition
Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Opposition
Nate Henschel, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Support
Derek Dalling, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors – Support
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support
Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Support
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4375 and HB 5536:
Reps. Steven Johnson and Lori Stone – Support
Alicia Urbain, Michigan Association of Public School Academies – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4375
and HB 5536:
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
Bree Anderson and Anthony Estell, Department of Technology, Management, and Budget – Support
Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Support
Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:49 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 5/17/22
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