to adopt the meeting minutes from March 2, 2021.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 2, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4343 before the committee: HB 4343 (Rep. Coleman) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1138a. Representative Coleman, testified in support of HB 4343. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4326 before the committee: HB 4326 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2020 PA 158. Representative VanWoerkom, testified in support of HB 4326. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4326, but did not wish to speak: Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4326, but did not wish to speak: Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association. The Chair laid HB 4055 and HB 4056 before the committee: HB 4055 (Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 1964 PA 208, entitled "An act to grant scholarships to students enrolled in postsecondary education institutions; and to provide for the administration of the scholarship program," by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 390.973 and 390.974), section 3 as amended by 1980 PA 500 and section 4 as amended by 1986 PA 270. HB 4056 (Rep. VanSingel) A bill to amend 1966 PA 313, entitled "An act to award tuition grants to resident students enrolled in independent nonprofit institutions of higher learning; and to make an appropriation therefor," by amending section 3 (MCL 390.993), as amended by 1980 PA 503. Substitute (H-1) to HB 4055 was previously adopted on March 2nd, 2021.