to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 2024.
Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 567 and SB 568 before the committee: SB 567 (Sen. Irwin) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1280f (MCL 380.1280f), as amended by 2023 PA 224. SB 568 (Sen. Polehanki) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531e. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 567, but did not wish to speak: Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 567 and SB 568, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Social Workers. Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists. Sara Ismail, representing the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services. Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund. Matt Gillard, representing Michigan's Children. Marsha Chance, representing the Michigan Dyslexia Institute. Susan Schmidt, representing the International Dyslexia Association- Michigan Branch. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 567 and SB 568, but did not wish to speak: John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators.