Script-free related records · Release 2026-07-28.3

Documented meetings

Follow collected relationships through the same typed, immutable public API used by the enhanced record.

← Back to the script-free parent record

Showing 25 related records on this page. A total was not computed.

Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2026-06-24 11:13:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 24, 2026 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 17, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5358 before the committee: HB 5358 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2023 PA 110. A substitute (H-2) for HB 5358 was adopted at the June 17th, 2026, meeting. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5358 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 7-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5648 before the committee: HB 5648 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2022 PA 105, and by adding section 1279i. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5648, but did not wish to speak: Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN). Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5648 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5803 before the committee: HB 5803 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended by 2024 PA 50. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5803, but did not wish to speak: Brian Broderick, representing the Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5803, but did not wish to speak: Anne Kuhnen, Kids Count Policy Director, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5803. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5803 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 6080 before the committee: HB 6080 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1248 (MCL 380.1248), as amended by 2023 PA 116. Representative Koleszar spoke to the proposed (H-1) substitute for HB 6080. Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6080. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 6080 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5919 before the committee: HB 5919 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 4 and 5 (MCL 380.4 and 380.5), section 4 as amended by 2011 PA 232 and section 5 as amended by 2019 PA 38, and by adding sections 562, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, and 1701b. Representative Paquette testified in support of HB 5919. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5919, but did not wish to speak: Kyle Zawacki, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Peter Spadafore, representing Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity. Jenell Mansfield, representing the American Federation of Teachers-Michigan. John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. Annie Monaweck, representing the Calhoun ISD. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5919, but did not wish to speak: Michael Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public-School Academies. Karen Palka, founder and executive director of A Beautiful Me, and a constituent of Representative Pavlov, gave a presentation to the committee about her nonprofit, “A Beautiful Me.” Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:13 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2026-06-24
Meeting id
meeting-495
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2026-06-24 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2026-06-17 11:58:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 17, 2026 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Absent: Rep. Weiss. Excused: Rep. Weiss. Representative Paquette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5648 before the committee: HB 5648 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2022 PA 105, and by adding section 1279i. Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 5648. Ron Kendall, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5648. Steve Grownow, representing Chestnut Homebuilders, testified in support of HB 5648. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5648, but did not wish to speak: Mike Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5648, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. The Chair laid HB 5803 before the committee: HB 5803 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended by 2024 PA 50. Representative Bierlein testified in support of HB 5803. Diane Martindale, Superintendent of Birch Run Area Schools, testified in support of HB 5803 Kris Paquette, principal of North Elementary in Birch Run, testified in support of HB 5803. Questions and discussions followed. Tricia Grifka, representing the Michigan Head Start Association, testified in opposition to HB 5803. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5803, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Horste, representing MiLEAP. Alicia Guerara, representing the Early Childhood Investment Corp. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5803, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Dr. Eddie Manuszak, representing the Washtenaw ISD. The Chair laid HB 6080 before the committee: HB 6080 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1248 (MCL 380.1248), as amended by 2023 PA 116. Representative DeBoer testified in support of HB 6080. Mike Smith, representing the K-12 Coalition, testified in support of HB 6080. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 6080, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Anne Tapp, representing the Michigan Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6080, but did not wish to speak: Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. The Chair laid HB 5358 before the committee: HB 5358 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2023 PA 110. Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5358. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 5358. Anne Tapp and Darlene Groomes, representing the Michigan Association of Colleges of Teacher Education and Michigan Association of Public Education Deans, testified in opposition to HB 5358. Questions and discussions followed. Vince Dean, representing the Educational Testing Service (ETS), testified in support of HB 5358. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5358, but did not wish to speak: Beth DeShone, representing Michigan Forward. Mike Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5358, but did not wish to speak: Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Weiss from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:58 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2026-06-17
Meeting id
meeting-485
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2026-06-17 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2026-06-10 11:07:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 10, 2026 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 03, 2026. 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. Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5044. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: Patricia Craft, representing The Guidance Center. Chris & Karen Hartman, representing themselves. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: Annie Monaweck, representing Calhoun ISD, Jackson ISD, & West Shore ESA. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists. The Chair laid HB 5646 before the committee: HB 5646 (Rep. Kelly) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531k. A substitute (H-1) for HB 5646 was adopted at the March 18th, 2026, meeting. Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5646. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5646, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Alexandra Stamm, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Robert LeFevre, representing the Michigan Independent Colleges. Katherine Bussard, representing herself. Business Leaders of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5697 before the committee: HB 5697 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531k. A substitute (H-1) for HB 5697 was adopted at the March 18th, 2026, meeting. Representative Koleszar spoke to the proposed substitute (H-3) for HB 5697. Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5697. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5697, but did not wish to speak: Alexandra Stamm, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Erin Larson, representing herself. Ben Locke, representing Teach Plus Michigan. Evan Eagleson, representing ExcelinEd in Action. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Katherine Bussard, representing herself. Business Leaders of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5957 before the committee: HB 5957 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2023 PA 110. Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5957. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5957, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard, representing herself. The committee returned to consideration of HB 5044. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5044 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 6-1-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Rep. Fox. Pass: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. The committee returned to consideration of HB 5646. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5646 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar and Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wilson and Byrnes. The committee returned to consideration of HB 5697. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5697 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 9-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson and Koleszar. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Weiss and Byrnes. The committee returned to consideration of HB 5957. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5957 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 9-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson and Koleszar. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Weiss and Byrnes. The Chair laid HB 6016 before the committee: HB 6016 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531i (MCL 380.1531i), as amended by 2024 PA 49. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 6016 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6016, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard, representing herself. Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public-School Academies. The Chair laid HB 5081 before the committee: HB 5081 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1253. Representative Schmaltz and Kristen Joseph, representing Northwest Early Elementary, testified in support of HB 5081. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Rebecca Hutchinson, Superintendent of Concord Schools, testified in support of HB 5081 Jill Snyder, Concord High School Principal, testified in support of HB 5081. . The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5081, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard, representing herself. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5081 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse and Pavlov. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. St. Germaine, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:07 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2026-06-10
Meeting id
meeting-472
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2026-06-10 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2026-06-03 10:59:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 3, 2026 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: Rep. Fox. Excused: Rep. Fox. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 20, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5338 before the committee: HB 5338 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1170c. Representative Kunse testified on the proposed substitute (H-1) for HB 5338. Representative Kunse moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5338. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Kunse and Patrick Wells-O'Brien, representing Gifts of Life Michigan, testified in support of HB 5338. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5338, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. The Chair laid HB 6016 before the committee: HB 6016 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531i (MCL 380.1531i), as amended by 2024 PA 49. Representative Koleszar testified in support of HB 6016. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6016, but did not wish to speak: Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies. Brenda Pilgrim, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Abby Cypher, representing the Michigan Association of Administration of Special Education. Hannah Sweney, representing the Capital Area Region Education Strategy. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Special Needs Education. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Michael Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Dwayne Gill, representing the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. The Chair laid HB 5338, HB 5983 and HB 5984 before the committee: HB 5338 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1170c. HB 5983 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1278a, 1278b, and 1284a (MCL 380.1278a, 380.1278b, and 380.1284a), sections 1278a and 1278b as amended by 2022 PA 105 and section 1284a as added by 2007 PA 101, and by adding section 1278e. HB 5984 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 6, 18, and 101 (MCL 388.1606, 388.1618, and 388.1701), as amended by 2025 PA 15. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5983 and HB 5984, but did not wish to speak: Christine Simon, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Hannah Sweeney, representing the Capital Area Regional Education Strategy. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 5338 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Linting and Paquette. Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5983. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative DeBoer offered the following amendment to HB 5983: 1. Amend page 30, line 4, after "(3)(b)," by striking out "and". 2. Amend page 30, line 6, after "applicable" by inserting a comma and "and a statement of support from a public school academy's authorizing body under subsection (3)(f) has been received, if applicable". Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5983. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Linting moved to report HB 5983, as amended, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 8-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson and Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Koleszar and Byrnes. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5984 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 8-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson and Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Koleszar and Byrnes. Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Fox from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 10:59 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2026-06-03
Meeting id
meeting-459
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2026-06-03 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2026-05-20 11:49:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 20, 2026 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: Rep. Fox. Excused: Rep. Fox. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5983 and HB 5984 before the committee: HB 5983 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1278a, 1278b, and 1284a (MCL 380.1278a, 380.1278b, and 380.1284a), sections 1278a and 1278b as amended by 2022 PA 105 and section 1284a as added by 2007 PA 101, and by adding section 1278e. HB 5984 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 6, 18, and 101 (MCL 388.1606, 388.1618, and 388.1701), as amended by 2025 PA 15. Representative Wilson and Representative DeBoer testified in support of HB 5983 & HB 5984. Former Governor Rick Snyder and former State Senator Doug Ross testified in support of HB 5983 & HB 5984. Dan Behm, representing Education Advocates of West Michigan, testified in support of HB 5983 & HB 5984. Dr. Alena Zachary-Ross, representing Ypsilanti Schools, testified in support of HB 5983 & HB 5984. Dr. Tim Hejnal, representing Lake City Schools, testified in support of HB 5983 & HB 5984. Dr. Rebecca Hutchinson, representing Concord Community Schools, testified in support of HB 5983 & HB 5984. The committee discussed HB 5983 & HB 5984. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5983 and HB 5984, but did not wish to speak: Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Francesca Rocco-Ellis, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center. Steve Leidel, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5480 before the committee: HB 5480 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1401 (MCL 380.1401) and by adding section 1310f. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5480, but did not wish to speak: Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5480 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. The Chair laid HB 5810 before the committee: HB 5810 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1278e. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5810 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5819, HB 5820 and HB 5821 before the committee: HB 5819 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1280f (MCL 380.1280f), as amended by 2024 PA 146. HB 5820 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531e (MCL 380.1531e), as added by 2024 PA 147. HB 5821 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1280f (MCL 380.1280f), as amended by 2024 PA 146. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5819, HB 5820 and HB 5821, but did not wish to speak: Evan Eagleson, representing the ExcelinEd Action. Steve Leidel, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan. Heather Eckner, representing the Autism Alliance of Michigan. Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5819, HB 5820 and HB 5821, but did not wish to speak: Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 5820, HB 5821 and HB 5822, but did not wish to speak: Steve Liedel, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5819 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Pass: None. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5820 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Pass: None. Representative Linting spoke to the proposed substitute (H-1) for HB 5821. Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5821. The motion prevailed 9-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Weiss. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5821 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. The Chair laid HB 5822 before the committee: HB 5822 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 2000 PA 161, entitled "Michigan education savings program act," by amending section 2 (MCL 390.1472), as amended by 2024 PA 195. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5822 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Fox from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:49 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2026-05-20
Meeting id
meeting-447
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2026-05-20 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2026-05-13 11:06:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 13, 2026 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: Rep. Kunse. Excused: Rep. Kunse. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 29, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5819, HB 5820, and HB 5821 before the committee: HB 5819 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1280f (MCL 380.1280f), as amended by 2024 PA 146. HB 5820 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531e (MCL 380.1531e), as added by 2024 PA 147. HB 5821 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1280f (MCL 380.1280f), as amended by 2024 PA 146. Representative Schmaltz testified in support of HB 5819. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Greene testified in support of HB 5820. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Linting testified in support of HB 5821. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Kari Krantz, representing herself, testified with a neutral position on HB 5819, HB 5820 and HB 5821. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 5957 before the committee: HB 5957 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2023 PA 110. Representative DeBoer testified in support of HB 5957. Questions and discussion followed. The committee returned to consideration of HB 5819, HB 5820, and HB 5821. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5819, HB 5820 and HB 5821, but did not wish to speak: Jeff Cobb, representing EdTrust Midwest. Beth DeShone, representing the MI Forward Network. Business Leaders for Michigan. Christine Simon, representing the GR Chamber. Heather Eckner, representing the Autism Alliance of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5819 and HB 5820, but did not wish to speak: Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center. Katherine Bussard, representing herself. The committee returned to consideration of HB 5957. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5957, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard, representing herself. Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center. Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Kunse from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:06 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2026-05-13
Meeting id
meeting-437
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2026-05-13 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2026-04-29 11:46:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 29, 2026 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: Reps. Paquette and Wilson. Excused: Reps. Paquette and Wilson. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 18, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5480 before the committee: HB 5480 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1401 (MCL 380.1401) and by adding section 1310f. Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 5480. Questions and discussions followed. Mira Moore and Heather Strong testified in support of HB 5480. Questions and discussions followed. Jennette Williamson testified in support of HB 5480. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5480, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. The Chair laid HB 5822 before the committee: HB 5822 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 2000 PA 161, entitled "Michigan education savings program act," by amending section 2 (MCL 390.1472), as amended by 2024 PA 195. Representative Green testified in support of HB 5822. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5822, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Scott Weaver, representing the Douglas J. Institute. Katie Witkowski, representing the Michigan Community Colleges Association. Stacey Wells, representing L'Esprit Academy. Dale Weighill, representing the MOTT Community College. Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center. Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network. David Daginais, representing the Michigan College of Beauty. The Chair laid HB 5810 before the committee: HB 5810 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1278e. Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 5810. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5810, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. The chair laid a presentation from the University of Michigan before the committee. Robin Jacob and Catherine Asher, representing the University of Michigan Youth Policy Lab, gave a presentation on high impact tutoring. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Linting moved to excuse Representatives Paquette and Wilson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:46 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2026-04-29
Meeting id
meeting-424
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2026-04-29 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2026-03-18 10:58:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Absent: Rep. Weiss. Excused: Rep. Weiss. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4477 before the committee: HB 4477 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1170c. A substitute (H-1) for HB 4477 was adopted at the March 4th, 2026, meeting. Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4477. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5646 and HB 5697 before the committee: HB 5646 (Rep. Kelly) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531k. HB 5697 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531k. Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5646. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5697. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Kelly testified in support of HB 5646. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5646, but did not wish to speak: Robert LeFevre & Colby Cesaro, representing MI Independent Colleges & Universities. Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center. Mike Latvis, representing Wayne RESA. John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5697, but did not wish to speak: Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce. Venessa Keesler, representing Launch Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5646 and HB 5697, but did not wish to speak: Steve Liedel, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan. Jeff Cobb, representing EDTrust Midwest. Beth DeShone, representing the MI Forward Network. Melissa Horste, representing Mi LEAP. The committee returned to consideration of HB 4477. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4477, but did not wish to speak: Matt Schueller, representing the MI Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Bob Kefgen, representing the MI Association of Secondary School Principals. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4477 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Weiss from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 10:58 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2026-03-18
Meeting id
meeting-393
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2026-03-18 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2026-03-11 11:55:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 11, 2026 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Weiss. Absent: Rep. Byrnes. Excused: Rep. Byrnes. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 04, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5697 before the committee: HB 5697 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531k. At 10:32 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:32 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. State Superintendent Dr. Glenn Malyeko testified in support of HB 5697. Questions and discussions followed. Representative DeBoer testified in support of HB 5697. Questions and discussion followed. Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies, testified in support of HB 5697. Christine Bolen & Kelly Kujala, representing the Saginaw ISD, testified in support of HB 5697. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5697, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Horste, representing MiLEAP. Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Beth DeShone, representing the MI Forward Network. The chair laid a presentation from the Michigan FFA before the committee. Mark Forbush, a Michigan FFA State Advisor and Agriculture Educator, spoke to the committee about the FFA programs in Michigan schools. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Byrnes from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:55 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2026-03-11
Meeting id
meeting-379
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2026-03-11 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2026-03-04 10:57:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 4, 2026 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: Rep. Paquette. Excused: Rep. Paquette. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4477 before the committee: HB 4477 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1170c. Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4477. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 10:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:35 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Steele testified in support of HB 4477. Questions and discussions followed. Joseph Matulis, representing St. Johns Public School and an aquatic expert, testified in support of HB 4477. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4477, but did not wish to speak: Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Paquette from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 10:57 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2026-03-04
Meeting id
meeting-369
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2026-03-04 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2026-02-18 11:07:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 04, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation on student programs by SME before the committee. Rob Luce, Vice President of the SME Education Foundation, Dr. Shelley Wooley, the Director of Education Programs at SME, & Dr. Debra Volzer the Vice President of Workforce Development at SME gave a presentation on the student programs by SME. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5364 before the committee: The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5364, but did not wish to speak: Brenda Pilgrim, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Annie Monaweck, representing the Calhoun ISD. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5364, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard , representing herself. Wednesday, February 18, 2026 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building HB 5364 (Rep. Johnsen) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278 (MCL 380.1278), as amended by 2016 PA 170. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5364 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:07 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2026-02-18
Meeting id
meeting-347
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2026-02-18 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2026-02-04 11:37:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 28, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5310, HB 5311 and HB 5312 before the committee: HB 5310 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 3, 6, 20, 105, 105c, and 111 (MCL 388.1603, 388.1606, 388.1620, 388.1705, 388.1705c, and 388.1711), sections 3, 6, 20, and 111 as amended by 2025 PA 15 and sections 105 and 105c as amended by 2021 PA 48, and by adding section 105d. HB 5311 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1812a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5312 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1401 (MCL 380.1401). Sean Cotton, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 5310, HB 5311 and HB 5312. Pete Ochs, representing Grosse Pointe Park, testified in opposition to HB 5310, HB 5311 and HB 5312. Terence Collins, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 5310, HB 5311 and HB 5312. Max Wiener, representing Grosse Pointe Park, testified in opposition to HB 5310, HB 5311 and HB 5312. Pamela Hornberger, representing herself, testified in opposition to HB 5310, HB 5311 and HB 5312. Annie Monaweck, representing the Calhoun ISD, testified in opposition to HB 5310. Selena Torres-Fossett, a Nevada State Assemblymember, testified in support of HB 5310, HB 5311 and HB 5312. Questions and discussions followed. Jeremy Singer, an assistant professor at the University of Michigan-Flint, gave a presentation on the research behind School of Choice in Michigan. Question and discussion followed. Jude Schwalbach, representing the Reason Foundation, testified with no position on HB 5310. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5310, HB 5311 and HB 5312, but did not wish to speak: Rhea Young, representing herself. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Kelly Snapp, representing herself. Jennifer Kopp, representing herself. David Testa, representing himself. Megan Jetton, representing Grosse Pointe Public Schools. Dana Zarzycki, representing herself. Erin Elissa DiLadovico, representing herself. Kate Hopper, representing Grosse Pointe Public Schools. Tracy Marsom, representing Grosse Pointe Public School system. Joe DeVault, representing Macomb ISD. Elliot Fuller, representing himself. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5310 and HB 5312, but did not wish to speak: Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:37 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2026-02-04
Meeting id
meeting-339
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2026-02-04 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2026-01-28 11:24:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 28, 2026 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: Rep. Paquette. Excused: Rep. Paquette. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 21, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5310, HB 5311 and HB 5312 before the committee: HB 5310 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 3, 6, 20, 105, 105c, and 111 (MCL 388.1603, 388.1606, 388.1620, 388.1705, 388.1705c, and 388.1711), sections 3, 6, 20, and 111 as amended by 2025 PA 15 and sections 105 and 105c as amended by 2021 PA 48, and by adding section 105d. HB 5311 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1812a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5312 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1401 (MCL 380.1401). Representative Outman testified in support of HB 5310. Representative Liberati testified in support of HB 5311. Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 5312. Questions and discussions followed. Leanna Hewitt, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5310. Kerry Bialik, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5310. Questions and discussions followed. Derrell Bradford, President of 50 Can, testified in support of HB 5310, HB 5311 and HB 5312. Alisha Thomas Searcy, representing the Center for Strong Public Schools, testified in support of HB 5310, HB 5311 and HB 5312. Questions and discussions followed. Kelly Williams Bolar, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5310, HB 5311 and HB 5312. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5310, HB 5311 and HB 5312, but did not wish to speak: Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administration. Mike Latvis, representing Wayne RESA. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. Annie Monaweck, representing the Calhoun ISD. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5310, HB 5311 and HB 5312, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard, representing herself. Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network. Professor William Wagner, representing himself. Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber. Sonny Koch & Tim Golding, representing the Americans for Prosperity Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5310 and HB 5312, but did not wish to speak: Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Paquette from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:24 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2026-01-28
Meeting id
meeting-333
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2026-01-28 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2026-01-21 11:37:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: Reps. Paquette and Wilson. Excused: Reps. Paquette and Wilson. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 17, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation on Literacy before the committee. Alicia Urbain, Vice President of Government and Legal Affairs for the Michigan Association of Public-School Academies, gave a presentation of the topic of literacy. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5364 before the committee: HB 5364 (Rep. Johnsen) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278 (MCL 380.1278), as amended by 2016 PA 170. Representative Johnsen testified in support of HB 5364. William Wagner, the Founder and President Emeritus of Salt & Light Global and a former Federal Judge, testified in support of HB 5364. David Kallman, representing the Kallman Legal Group, testified in support of HB 5364. Questions and discussions followed. Eileen McNeil, representing Citizens for Traditional Values, testified in support of HB 5364. Questions and discussions followed. Kristin Lee, representing Citizens Defending Freedom, testified in support of HB 5364. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5364, but did not wish to speak: Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network. Martha Avina. Michelle Rich. Sheryl Picard, representing the Plymouth Canton School Board. Eileen McNeil, representing Citizens for Traditional Value. Ron Picard. Eveline Ritter. Shannon Ciecko, representing Moms for Liberty-Wayne County. Hal Wolfe. Cathy Griffin. Francia Morello. Deanna Bower. Ellen L. Alberta Borneo. Barbara VanSyckel. Pamela Zeller. Warren & Kathleen Vasold. Nancy Carpenter. Brenda Grabow. Elizabeth Rozmarniewicz. Ilona and Tim Rugg. Tammy VanderWeide. Deb Withee. Kimberly Stephens. Patrick and Linda Butler. Dan & Amy Brown. Pati Starr. Jason Rogers. Courtney Bogue. Rachel Beckwith. Tara McCulley. Amy Lyons. Kathy Flowers. Pamela Williams. Kirk Laskowski. Katie Zeilenga. Lesley Bates. Kimberly Staelgraeve. Kori Glentzer. Barry Mugridge. Claudia Frenette. Carol Brown. Mary Grace Braatz. Connie McDonald. Katherine Bussard & William Wagner, representing Salt & Light Global. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5364, but did not wish to speak: Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Alexandra Stramm, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Representative Linting moved to excuse Representatives Paquette and Wilson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:37 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2026-01-21
Meeting id
meeting-322
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2026-01-21 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2025-12-17 11:56:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 17, 2025 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: None. Excused: None. 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. Representative Wilson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5154. The motion did not prevail 4-0-7: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5154 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:56 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2025-12-17
Meeting id
meeting-311
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2025-12-17 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2025-12-10 11:03:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 10, 2025 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. 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 Smit testified in support of HB 5154. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5154, but did not wish to speak: David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. The Chair laid HB 4836 and SB 349 before the committee: HB 4836 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 104b (MCL 388.1704b), as amended by 2018 PA 265. SB 349 (Sen. Polehanki) 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. Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 349. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4836. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Paquette and Senator Polehanki testified in support of HB 4836 and SB 349. Questions and discussions followed. Grace Roberts, representing Operating Engineers of Local 324, testified in support of HB 4836 and SB 349. Questions and discussions followed. Robert Mead, representing the UA Local 85 Plumbers, steamfitters, & HVACR, testified in support of HB 4836 and SB 349. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4836 and SB 349, but did not wish to speak: Brad Pierce, representing the Ironworkers Local 25 Labor Management. Dawn Crandell, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Jeremy Garza, representing the Michigan Pipe Trades Association. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network. Tim Hicks, representing the UA Local 333. Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber of Commerce. William Miller, representing the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Eli Isaguirre, representing the Michigan Reginal Council of Carpenters. Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4836 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative DeBoer moved to report out SB 349 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:03 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2025-12-10
Meeting id
meeting-296
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2025-12-10 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2025-11-12 11:27:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 12, 2025 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 05, 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. Heather Eckner, representing the Autism Alliance of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5044. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Casey Stratton, representing the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: Jordan Milham, representing Acorn Health. The Chair laid a presentation on The Skilled Trades Pipeline by the Home Builders Association of Michigan and Skilled to Build before the committee. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan and Skilled to Build Michigan Foundation, gave a presentation on Michigan's Housing Crisis. Question and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:27 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2025-11-12
Meeting id
meeting-283
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2025-11-12 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2025-11-05 11:53:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 22, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4813 before the committee: HB 4813 (Rep. Pavlov) A bill to amend 2008 PA 160, entitled "An act entering into the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children: and for related purposes," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 3.1041 and 3.1042). A substitute (H-1) for HB 4813 was adopted at the September 24th, 2025, meeting. Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 4813 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4895 before the committee: HB 4895 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 314 (MCL 339.314). The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4895, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4895 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4922 before the committee: HB 4922 (Rep. Kelly) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531k. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4922, but did not wish to speak: Bethany Harnden. Susan Arslanian. Melissa McDermid Wiercinski. Kay Taylor. Hannah VanDuinen. Justine Keuning-LaFrence. Sandra Fields. Candi Wilson. Deanna Swartout-Corbeil. Amanda Davies. April Johnson. Karen Lawrence. Rebecca Lowe. Carol Kravetz. Travis E.. Katherine Lawrence. Julie Barile. Diane Henderson. Jared Mattfolk. Ellen Robinette. Skylar Buchan. Betty Ong. Margaret Lincoln. Angela Biske. Kelly Hincks. Al Lanning. Mary Johns. Alexandra Stamm, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Brad Neff. Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 4922 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5049, HB 5050, HB 5051, HB 5052, HB 5053 and HB 5054 before the committee: HB 5049 (Rep. Weiss) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1179a (MCL 380.1179a), as added by 2013 PA 187. HB 5050 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17744a and 17744d (MCL 333.17744a and 333.17744d), as amended by 2020 PA 311. HB 5051 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 2020 PA 312, entitled "Law enforcement and firefighter access to epinephrine act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 3 (MCL 28.821, 28.822, and 28.823). HB 5052 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 17a (MCL 722.127a), as added by 2005 PA 120. HB 5053 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20919 (MCL 333.20919), as amended by 2019 PA 37. HB 5054 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1178 and 1179 (MCL 380.1178 and 380.1179), section 1178 as amended by 2020 PA 320 and section 1179 as amended by 2018 PA 243. Representative Weiss moved to report out HB 5049 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5050 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5051 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5052 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5053 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5054 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. 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. Eric Hoppstock, representing the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education, and Kelly Rogers, representing the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education and Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District, testified in opposition to HB 5044. Questions and discussions followed. Abby Cypher and Kirsten Myers, both representing the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education, testified in opposition to HB 5044. Dan Unumb, representing the Autism Legal Resource Center, testified in support of HB 5044. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: John Kleff. Luke Scholten, representing the Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Shanna Spickard, representing Michigan Elementary & Middle School Principals Association. Shelley Dickerson. Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association. Dan Behm, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan. Maegan Sprow. Robin Meldrum. Anna Novak. Renee Thelen. Nicole West. Kari King. Shawna Dippman. Keith Giacoma, representing Livonia Public Schools. Stephanie Dyer. Tonya Jesweak. Kristy Orosco. Sarah Igonin. Sarah Vander Baan. Joe Manzella. Caitlin VerMeer. Marci Moloney. Katie Dodge. Michelle Proulx, representing Lapeer County ISD. Molly Garcia. Elena Girolamo. Krysandra Phelan. Deanna Basha. Maureen Keene, representing Jackson County Intermediate School District. Deana Tuczek. William Parrinello. Daniel Preston , representing the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Megan Perreault. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: Massiel Soriano, representing Centria Autism. Rob Payne, representing Centria Autism. Bryce Kitzmiller. Sara Grezlik. The Chair laid a presentation by the University of Michigan on Michigan’s Workforce Data and Outlook before the committee. Ashlee Breitner & Mengjie Lyu, representing the University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute, gave a presentation on Michigan’s Workforce Data and Outlook. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:53 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2025-11-05
Meeting id
meeting-274
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2025-11-05 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2025-10-22 11:57:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 22, 2025 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: Rep. Wilson. Excused: Rep. Wilson. Representative Paquette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 24, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4922 before the committee: HB 4922 (Rep. Kelly) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531k. Representative Kelly testified in support of HB 4922. Questions and discussion followed. Steve Gough, Lowell Area Schools- Director of Teaching and Learning, testified in opposition to HB 4922. Kathy Lester, representing the Michigan Association of School Librarians, testified in opposition to HB 4922. Questions and discussions followed. Lori Lillmars, representing the School Librarians, testified in opposition to HB 4922. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4922, but did not wish to speak: Tammy Maginity, representing the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning. Sara Hoeve, representing the Michigan Council of Teachers of English. Michigan Reading Association. Anne Heidemann. Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Dillon Geshel, representing the Michigan Library Association. Jeff Cobb, representing Ed Trust Midwest. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4922, but did not wish to speak: Tim Goldings and Sonny Koch, representing Americans for Prosperity-Michigan. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4922, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Carrie Betts, representing themself. Carol Glanville, representing themself. The Chair laid HB 4665 before the committee: HB 4665 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1138a. Representative Whitwer testified in support of HB 4665. Questions and discussions followed Doug Pennington, the Olivet Community Schools FFA Advisor, and Samantha Stanke, the Administrative Assistant for the Michigan FFA State Staff, testified in support of HB 4665. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4665, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4665 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov and Koleszar. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Weiss and Byrnes. 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. Representative Wendzel and Kristin Wier, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst from LOGAN Community Resources, testified in support of HB 5044. Maggie Moore, representing MiBap & Hope Network, testified in support of HB 5044. Angela Khater, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, testified in support of HB 5044. Heather Eckner & Nicole Hamp, representing the Autism Alliance of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5044. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: Skyler Partee. Paul Doher, representing Acorn Health. Dylan Weber, representing the Rebound Home and Community Therapy. Maliya Seelbinder. Brian Harrison, representing Rebound Home and Community Therapy. Madeline Tousley, representing Merakey. Melissa Poff, representing Mercy Plus Healthcare Services. Christiane Mondroski. Angela Khater. Ella Mondroski. Kris La Turno, representing Hope Network-Holland Center for Autism. Abigail Edick, representing Mercy Plus Healthcare Services. Veronica Webster, representing Mercy Plus Healthcare Services. Holly McKee, PhD. Olivia Kleinhardt. Ryan Pelon, representing Mercy Plus Healthcare Services. Kailin Reid, representing Mercy Plus Healthcare Services. Sarah Walsh, representing Hope Network Center for Autism-Holland. Mickaela Perez, representing Mercy Plus Healthcare Services. Krystal Reeves, representing Mercy Plus Healthcare Services. Brianna Dunham. Kayla Hooper. Candice Lake. Sara Larner. Carter St. John. Laila Manning. Jessica Groce. Jystine Lupo. Samantha Miller. Sarah Rousseau, representing Spectrum Autism Center-Saginaw. Jennifer Ward-Kolka, representing Spectrum Autism Center. Mari-Lena Samohin. Katie LaVielle, representing Spectrum Autism Center. Michelle Pickvet, representing Rebound Therapies. Melanie Swisher, representing Rebound Home & Community Therapies. Lindsay Croghan, representing the College of Education, Health & Human Services. LeAnne Large, representing Rebound Therapies. Evan Karatkiewicz, representing Rebound Therapies. Lorraine Zorbo, representing Advisa Care. Bailey Wegener, representing Spectrum Autism Center. Paloma Mireles, representing Spectrum Autism Center- Paw Paw. Jenna Kuhn, representing Rebound Therapies. Massi Soriano, representing Centria Autism. Victoria Hetcel. Chivon Jones, representing Rebound Therapies. Amber Simons, representing Rebound Therapies. Courtney Geer, representing Rebound Home and Community Therapy. Nicole Mooney, representing Rebound Home and Community Therapy. Mary Ruble, representing Spectrum Autism Center. Lisa Lovell, representing Rebound Home and Community Therapy. Heather Burleson, representing Rebound Home and Community Therapy. Olivia Ramirez-Roberts. Julie Swan, representing Rebound Home and Community Therapy. Michelle Blevins. Betsy Reighard. Tara Lundstrom, representing Spectrum Autism Center. Anna Woodhams, representing LOGAN Center. David Eisenhart, representing LOGAN Center. Kaylee Tomak, representing LOGAN Autism Learning Center. Elizabeth Bliesener, representing Encompass Therapy Center. Megan Retherford. Makayla Bauer, representing Encompass Therapy Center. Katie Burgett, representing Encompass Therapy Center. Peyton Grice. Julia Johnson. Mark Jacobs, representing Encompass Therapy Center. Shana Silverstein. Nicole Schultz, representing LOGAN Center. Stacie Kussro, representing Encompass Therapy Center. Jennifer LaBo, representing Encompass Therapy Center. Brooklynn Tackett, representing Encompass Therapy Center. Kalie Auernhamer, representing Encompass Therapy Center. Alexandria Perez, representing Spectrum Autism Center. Skyler Ficek. Savanah Diaz, representing Mercy Plus Healthcare Services. Krista Corroin, representing Encompass Therapy Center. Claudia Leandres, representing Journey Therapy Center. Sara Grezlik, representing Friends of Different Learners. Tammy Neely. Colin Furd, representing the Michigan Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics. Barbara Byers. Lisa-Marie Bailey, representing the Michigan Parent, Advocate & Attorney Coalition. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: Joe DeVault, representing Macomb ISD. John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. Abby Cypher, representing the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education. Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. The Chair laid HB 5049, HB 5050, HB 5051, HB 5052, HB 5053 and HB 5054 before the committee: HB 5049 (Rep. Weiss) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1179a (MCL 380.1179a), as added by 2013 PA 187. HB 5050 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17744a and 17744d (MCL 333.17744a and 333.17744d), as amended by 2020 PA 311. HB 5051 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 2020 PA 312, entitled "Law enforcement and firefighter access to epinephrine act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 3 (MCL 28.821, 28.822, and 28.823). HB 5052 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 17a (MCL 722.127a), as added by 2005 PA 120. HB 5053 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20919 (MCL 333.20919), as amended by 2019 PA 37. HB 5054 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1178 and 1179 (MCL 380.1178 and 380.1179), section 1178 as amended by 2020 PA 320 and section 1179 as amended by 2018 PA 243. David Andriasiak and Jake Jelsema, representing the Office of Representative DeBoer, gave a presentation on EpiPen usage. Questions and discussion followed. Hendrina Cupery, representing the Michigan Association of School Nurses, testified in support of HB 5049, HB 5050, HB 5051, HB 5052, HB 5053 and HB 5054. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal & Child Wealth, testified in support of HB 5049, HB 5050, HB 5051, HB 5052, HB 5053 and HB 5054. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5049, HB 5050, HB 5051, HB 5052, HB 5053 and HB 5054, but did not wish to speak: Tonya Whitehead, representing the Michigan Parent Teacher Association. Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Kathleen Slonager, representing the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America. Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Wilson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:57 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2025-10-22
Meeting id
meeting-245
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2025-10-22 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2025-09-24 10:55:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 24, 2025 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 27, 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 moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4556. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4557. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4556 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4557 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4556 and HB 4557, but did not wish to speak: Matthew Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. The Chair laid HB 4813 before the committee: HB 4813 (Rep. Pavlov) A bill to amend 2008 PA 160, entitled "An act entering into the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children: and for related purposes," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 3.1041 and 3.1042). Representative Pavlov moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4813. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Pavlov and Michael Price, Senior Deputy Director & Director of Strategic Planning for the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affair, testified together in support of HB 4813. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4813, but did not wish to speak: Heather Feyerstein, representing the Department of Military and Veteran Affairs. The Chair laid HB 4895 before the committee: HB 4895 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 314 (MCL 339.314). Representative Linting testified in support of HB 4895. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4895, but did not wish to speak: Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 10:55 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2025-09-24
Meeting id
meeting-230
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2025-09-24 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2025-08-27 11:51:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 27, 2025 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: None. Excused: None. 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. Representative Kunse moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4024. The motion prevailed 6-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Pass: None. Representative Fox testified in support of HB 4024. Questions and discussion follow. Kyle Zawacki, representing the American Civil Liberties Union, testified in opposition to HB 4024. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Linda Lee Tarver, representing the Educational Advocate, testified in support of HB 4024. Questions and discussions followed. Tim Schmig, representing the Michigan Association of Christian Schools, testified in support of HB 4024. Kristin Lee, representing Citizens Defending Freedom, testified in support of HB 4024. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4024, but did not wish to speak: Kay Perry. Rev. Lois McCullen Parr. Dawn Espy. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4024, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard & William Wagner, representing Salt & Light Global. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4024 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:51 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2025-08-27
Meeting id
meeting-204
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2025-08-27 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2025-06-11 10:37:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 11, 2025 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss, and Byrnes. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 04, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4369 before the committee: HB 4369 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," (MCL 289.1101 to 289.8111) by adding section 7134. Representative Paquette testified on the proposed substitute (H-3) for HB 4369. Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4369. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss, and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Paquette moved to report out HB 4369 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 8-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Koleszar, Weiss, and Byrnes. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 10:37 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2025-06-11
Meeting id
meeting-165
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2025-06-11 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2025-06-04 10:33:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4367 before the committee: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4367 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 10:33 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Edward Sleeper Wednesday, June 4, 2025 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building HB 4367 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1138a. Acting Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2025-06-04
Meeting id
meeting-156
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2025-06-04 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2025-05-21 11:25:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss, and Byrnes. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4367 before the committee: Representative Woolford accompanied by Shane Preston, Great Lakes Regional Liaison for the U.S. Department of Defense, testified together in support of HB 4367. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4369 before the committee: Representative Paquette and Liana Werner-Grey testified in support of HB 4369. Grace Price, an investigative journalist, testified in support of HB 4369. Penelope Popken, co-founder of Step It Up, testified in support of HB 4369. Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building HB 4367 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1138a. HB 4369 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," (MCL 289.1101 to 289.8111) by adding section 7134. Jackie Vantine testified in support of HB 4369. Danielle Gansky, a mental health advocate, testified in support of HB 4369. Representative Paquette returned to answer questions from the committee. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:25 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2025-05-21
Meeting id
meeting-142
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2025-05-21 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Related record
Education and Workforce
Open script-free record →
Inspect published fields
Actual end
2025-05-14 10:39:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-22
Committee name
Education and Workforce
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: Rep. Wilson. Excused: Rep. Wilson. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 30, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4141 before the committee: The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4141, but did not wish to speak: Kyle Zanacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4141. The motion prevailed 10-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar, Weiss, and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Wednesday, May 14, 2025 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building HB 4141 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1303a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4141 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, and Weiss. Nays: Rep. Paquette. Pass: Reps. Koleszar and Byrnes. Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Wilson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 10:39 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2025-05-14
Meeting id
meeting-129
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2025-05-14 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026

Next related records →