to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2025.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4556 and HB 4557 before the committee: HB 4556 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170. HB 4557 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 22p and 104c (MCL 388.1622p and 388.1704c), section 22p as amended by 2024 PA 120 and section 104c as amended by 2021 PA 48; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Kunse and Representative Koleszar testified together in support of HB 4556 & HB 4557. Questions and discussion followed. Patrick O'Conner, the Government Relations Chair for the Michigan Association for College Admission, testified in support of HB 4556 & HB 4557. Questions and discussion followed. Ryan Feuins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network, testified in support of HB 4556 and HB 4557. Questions and discussions followed. Sarah Gammans, representing Northview High School & Michigan Association for College Admission Counseling, testified in support of HB 4556 and HB 4557. Questions and discussions followed. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, testified in support of HB 4556 and HB 4557. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4556 and HB 4557, but did not wish to speak: Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4556 and HB 4557, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Stephanie Glidden, representing the Michigan School Counselor Association. Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association. The Chair laid HB 4024 before the committee: HB 4024 (Rep. Fox) A bill to require that certain educational institutions in this state, when providing students with multiple occupancy restrooms, changing areas, and similar facilities, do so in a manner that ensures each student's privacy from individuals of the opposite biological sex; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.