student’s name, address, phone number, and access unless a student or their parent has opted out. However,
provisions such as state-sanctioned special recognition of military students and their families that is different
from other students or allow U.S. armed services access to an indeterminate amount of volunteer
opportunities, opportunities to speak at school assemblies, or opportunities to host field trips exceeds
providing emotional support to the children of military families and instead sanctions an increased military
presence for all students. While the bill may appear well-intentioned, there is room for improvement. A more
narrowly crafted bill could address the concerns raised and provide a more balanced approach.”
House Bill No. 4396, entitled
A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled “Juvenile diversion act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 722.829), as
amended by 2023 PA 287.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows: