to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2023.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4648 before the committee: HB 4648 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 6 and 6a (MCL 388.1606 and 388.1606a), as amended by 2022 PA 144. Representative Arbit testified in support of HB 4648. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4648, but did not wish to speak: Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Dr. Jeanice K. Swift, representing Ann Arbor Public Schools. Naomi Norman, representing the Washtenaw Intermediate School District. Rabbi Asher Lopatin, representing the Jewish Community Relations Council & American Jewish Committee of Detroit. Chris Glass, representing Education Advocates of West Michigan. Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association.