to adopt the meeting minutes from December 10, 2025.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 10, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5044 before the committee: HB 5044 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1178b. Michele Eaddy, representing the Thrun Law Firm, testified in opposition to HB 5044. Questions and discussions followed. Olivia Ponte, Legislative Liaison for the Michigan Department of Education, Rebecca McIntyre, Assistant Director of the Michigan Department of Education & Amy Matthews, Director, Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) Project, gave an overview presentation of the guidelines for ABA Therapy in schools. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: Randall Swanson. Angela Khater. Steven Donatelli, representing Akoya Behavioral Health. Michael Tomak, representing Pavo Behavioral Therapy, LLC. The Chair laid HB 5154 before the committee: HB 5154 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1290. Representative Wilson explained the proposed substitute (H-1) for HB 5154.