to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4315.
Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4315. The motion prevailed 10-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Harris and Representative Pavlov testifed together in support of HB 4223 and HB 4315. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4223 and HB 4315, but did not wish to speak: Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Brian Broderick, representing the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. HB 4223 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1308g. HB 4315 (Rep. Pavlov) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1308f. The Chair laid HB 4345 before the committee: Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 4345. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4345, but did not wish to speak: Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Matthew Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents. John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. The Chair laid HB 4141 before the committee: Representative Tisdel testified in support of HB 4141. Jenn Wilson, a licensed counselor with Avondale School District, joined by Representative Tisdel, testified in support of HB 4141. Casey Noce, representing Northville Christian School, joined by Representative Tisdel, testified in support of HB 4141. Andy Wares, associate principal from Traverse City West High School, joined by Representative Tisdel, testified in support of HB 4141. Questions and discussion followed. James Schwarz, Superintendent of Avondale School District, and Katie Gomez, Avondale Middle School Principal, joined by Representative Tisdel, testified together in support of HB 4141. Representative Tisdel and Casey Noce answered questions from the committee. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, testified in support of HB 4141. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in opposition to HB 4141. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4141, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Social Workers. HB 4345 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2023 PA 103. HB 4141 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1303a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4141, but did not wish to speak: Dwayne Gill, representing the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Matthew Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents. Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.