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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 10, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 5147 (Rep. Rheingans) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 5450 (Rep. MacDonnell) with recommendation. 3. Reported HB 5451 (Rep. Brixie) with recommendation. 4. Reported SB 1142 (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB 5147, and invited Ryan Bartholomew, of Rep. Rheingans office to summarize the bill. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5147: Katie Witkowski, Michigan Community College Association – Support Daniel Hurley, Michigan Association of State Universities – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5147 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri and McDonald Rivet Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up HB’s 5450-5451, and invited Matt Dargay of Rep. MacDonnell’s office to summarize the bills. Page 1 of 3 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 5450-5451: Dr. Sheryl Kennedy and Olivia Ponte, MI Department of Education – Support Ted and Nancy Verner, Parents of Alexandria Verner – Support Susan Arthur, Self – Support Liz Morley, Mom’s Demand Action – Support Nicholas Buggia, NRA – Oppose The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 5450-5451: Anne Kuhnen, Kids Count Director, MI League for Public Policy – Support Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Support Chardae Burton, MI Department of Health and Human Services – Support HB 5450 Ramya Swami, Brady United – Support Brian Broderick, MI Association of Non Public Schools – Support Paul Stankewitz, MI Catholic Conference – Support Eadie Harley, Moms Demand Action – Support Linda Danders, Moms Demand Action – Support Ann Anderson, Self – Support Maya Monuel, End Gun Violence MI – Support Frank Foster, Everytown for Gun Safety – Support HB 5450 Jennifer Smith, MI Association of Schools Boards – Support Anne Gallagner, Moms Demand Action – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5450 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri and McDonald Rivet Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5451 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri and McDonald Rivet Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB 1142 and summarized the bill. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1142. The vote was as follows: Page 2 of 3 Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1142 (S-1): Tom Michalos and Shannon Underwood, MI School Counselor Association – Support Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of MI – Support Ryan Fewins-Bliss, MCAN – Oppose Adanna Smith, MI Association for College Admission Counseling - Oppose The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 1142: Paul Liabenow, MEMSPA – Support Dr. Sheryl Kennedy – Support Dave Worthams, MI Manufacturers Association - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 1142 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:56 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: Page 3 of 3
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2024-12-10
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Education
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 13, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 5231 (Rep. Weiss) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 5232 (Rep. Young) with recommendation. 3. Reported HB 5233 (Rep. Steckloff) with recommendation. 4. Reported HB 5234 (Rep. Scott) with recommendation. 5. Reported HB 5269 (Rep. Koleszar) with recommendation. 6. Reported SB 943 (S-1) (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation. 7. Reported SB 944 (S-1) (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation. 8. Reported SB 946 (S-1) (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation. 9. Reported SB 947 (S-1) (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:10 a.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from October 23, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. McDonald Rivet was excused from the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5231, HB 5232, HB 5233, HB 5234 and HB 5269: Rep. Regina Weiss – Support Rep. Matt Koleszar – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5231, HB 5232, HB 5233, HB 5234 and HB 5269: Page 1 of 4 Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Support Anne Kuhnen, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Dr. David Michelson, Michigan Education Association – Support John Severson, Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators – Support David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support Dwayne Gill, Detroit Public School Community District – Support Todd Tennis, AFT - MI – Support Beth DeShone, GLEP Education Fund – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5269: Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5231 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5232 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. At 11:16 a.m., Sen. Ruth Johnson entered the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5233 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5234 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5269 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 943. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and Damoose. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. Page 2 of 4 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 944. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and Damoose. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 946. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and Damoose. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 947. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and Damoose. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 943 and SB 944: Sen. Dayna Polehanki – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 947: Sen. Dayna Polehanki – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 946: Sen. Darrin Camilleri – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 943, SB 944, SB 946 and SB 947: Dr. Pamela Pugh and Dr. Sue Carnell, Michigan Department of Education – Support Dr. Cassandra Ulbrich – No Position Gary Miron, Western Michigan University – No Position Michael Van Beek, Mackinac Center – Opposition Hon. Buzz Thomas, MAPSA – Opposition Josh Cowen – No Position Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 943, SB 944, SB 946, and SB 947: Dan Quisenberry and Laura Carpenter, MAPSA – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 943, SB 944, SB 946 and SB 947: Beth DeShone, GLEP Education Fund – Opposition John Severson, Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators – Support Dr. David Michelson, Michigan Education Association – Support David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support Dwayne Gill, Detroit Public School Community District – Support Todd Tennis, AFT Michigan – Support Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support Page 3 of 4 Mike Frederick, East Shore Leadership Academy, Oakland Academy, Berrien Spring Public Schools, Vestaburg Community Schools, Uplift MI School – Opposition Danielle Sirianni, Landmark Academy – Opposition Jason Mancini, Michigan Council of Charter School Authorizers – Opposition Megan DeKraker, National Heritage Academies – Opposition Marcus Keech, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition Peter Spadafore, Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity – Support Anne Kuhnen, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Support Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support Molly Macek, Mackinac Center – Opposition Moneak Parker, Detroit Voice for School Choice – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 943 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 944 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-1) version of SB 946 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 947 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:13 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 12/10/2024 Page 4 of 4
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the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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2024-11-13
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meeting-4275
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Education
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 23, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 354 (S-3) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 5649 (Rep. Glanville) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 995 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from April 30, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Senator Geiss to explain S-3 substitute to SB 354. Member questions followed. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 354: Adam Majestic, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce – Support Oakland University School of Education and Human Services – Opposition Dan Centers, MI Dept. of Education – Opposition Mia Murphy, MI Assoc. of State Universities – Opposition Steve Betz, University of Michigan - Dearborn – Opposition Jim Murray, ETS – Opposition Stephanie Glidden, University of Michigan - Flint – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 354. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-3) version of SB 354 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Page 1 of 3 Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, and Damoose. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited Rep. Glanville to explain HB 5649. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5649: Julia Wynn, Code.org – Support Lisa Rivera, Teacher from Mackinaw City Schools – Support Ashley Cramer, Senior at Zeeland East High School – Support Gina Loveless and Dan Centers, MI Department of Education – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5649: Rob Geer, West MI Tech Talent – Support Evan Eagleson, Excel in Ed in Action – Support Matthew Felan, Great Lakes Regional Bay Alliance – Support Tyler Diers, Tech Net – Support Josh Pudaloff, CSTA – Support Dr. Barbara Erickson, Assis. Professor University of MI – Support Catherine Molloseau, Professor at GVSU – Support Kathy Surd, Mason Co. Promise Board – Support David Meyer, Tech Director, Lutheran HS Assoc. – Support Lori Flippin, Great Lakes Regional Alliance – Support Karen Johnston, Toyota of North America – Support Lisa Dughi, NAF – Support Amy Lore, Project Lead the Way – Support Ben Williams, College Board – Support Dan Centers, MI Dept of Education – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5649 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited Senator Chang to explain SB 995. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 995: Christine Hancock, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education at Wayne State University – Support Rob Mass, Mi LEAP – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 995: Dan Centers, MI Dept of Education – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 995 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet. Nays: None Page 2 of 3 Pass: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:57 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 11/13/24 Page 3 of 3
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the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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2024-10-23
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meeting-4262
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Education
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 30, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 354 (Sen. Geiss). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from April 16, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 354. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 354: Sen. Erika Geiss – Support Nicholas Bellack and Geoff Phelps, Educational Testing Service – Support Sheryl Kennedy and Sean Kotke, Michigan Department of Education – Opposition Marcia Ketters, Anne Tapp Jaksa, and Beth Kubutskey, Michigan Association of Colleges of Teacher Education – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 354: Alicia Urbain, MAPSA – Support Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposition John Kaczynski, Saginaw Valley State University – Opposition Molly Macek, Mackinac Center – Support Daniel Hurley, Michigan Association of State Universities Education Deans Council – Opposition Page 1 of 2 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:35 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 23, 2024 Page 2 of 2
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the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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2024-04-30
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meeting-4184
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 16, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 741 (Sen. Camilleri), SB 742 (Sen. Camilleri) and SB 743 (Sen. Bayer). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 741, SB 742 and SB 743: Sens. Darrin Camilleri and Rosemary Bayer – Support Kathy Lester, Michigan Association of School Librarians – Support Amy O'Brien – Support Jessica Rios – Support Morgan Vandenberg – Support Carrie Betts, Michigan Association of School Librarians – Support Joy Lyman – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 741, SB 742 and SB 743: Laura Gabrion, Wayne RESA – Support Debbie Mikula, Michigan Library Association – Support Mark Smith, Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning – Support Darlene Johnson-Bignotti, Michigan Academic Library Association – Support Jennifer Tuskal, Michigan Parent Alliance for Safe Schools – Support Andy Schoenborn, Michigan Reading Association – Support Steven Bowers, Library Cooperatives of Michigan – Support Leah Van Belle, 313 Reads – Support Carrie Mattern, Michigan Council of Teachers of English – Support Page 1 of 2 Sue Schwartz, REMC Association of Michigan – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 741 and SB 742: Jeff Cobb, The Education Trust Midwest – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 741: Jenn Garland, Michigan PTA – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:34 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 04/30/24 Page 2 of 2
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the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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Meeting date
2024-04-16
Meeting id
meeting-4168
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2024-03-19 08:57:00.000000
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 19, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 8:45 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 285 (S-2) (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 744 (S-1) (Sen. McDonald Rivet) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:53 a.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 285: Patti Sailor – Opposition Shannon Kemp – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 285: Brenden Boudreau – Opposition Stephen Kloosterman – Opposition Laura Christophel – Opposition Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Support Peter Spadafore, Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity – Support Jenell Mansfield, AFT Michigan – Support Dr. David Michelson, Michigan Education Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 285. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-2) version of SB 285 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet. Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose. Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report the (S-1) version of SB 744 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, and Damoose. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:57 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 04/16/24 Page 2 of 2
Location
the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
Media count
1
Meeting date
2024-03-19
Meeting id
meeting-4149
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Education
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 12, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 285 (Sen. Polehanki). 2. Testimony regarding SB 744 (Sen. McDonald Rivet). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:39 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 285. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 285: Sen. Dayna Polehanki – Support Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Detroit Public Schools Community District – Support Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – No Position The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 285: Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support Dwayne Gill, Detroit Public Schools Community District – Support Beth DeShone, GLEP Education Fund – Opposition Molly Macek, Mackinac Center – Opposition At 1:56 p.m., Sen. Darrin Camilleri left the meeting. Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 744. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 744: Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 744: Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support Tammy Daenzer, Michigan Education Association – Support Jenell Mansfield, AFT Michigan – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:16 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 03/19/24 Page 2 of 2
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the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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2024-03-12
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meeting-4137
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Education
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 20, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 567 (S-2) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 568 (S-2) (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:39 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 567 and SB 568: Cameron Smith – No Position Heather Eckner, Michigan Parent Advocate and Attorney Coalition – Support Heather Eckner, Autism Alliance of Michigan – Support Sen. Johnson offered, and summarized, a Johnson Amendment #1, to the (S-2) version of SB 567. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the Johnson Amendment #1 to the (S-2) version of SB 567. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Johnson. Nays: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet. Pass: Sen.(s) Damoose. The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 567. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, and Damoose. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 568. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-2) version of SB 567 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, and Johnson. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Damoose. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-2) version of SB 568 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, and Johnson. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Damoose. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:50 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 03/12/24 Page 2 of 2
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2024-02-20
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meeting-4086
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2023-2024
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2024-02-13 15:13:00.000000
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2024-02-13 13:32:00.000000
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Education
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 13, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 567 (Sen. Irwin) and SB 568 (Sen. Polehanki). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 567 and SB 568: Drs. Sue Carnell, Jen Saylor, and Kim St. Martin, Michigan Department of Education – Support Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller, MSU College of Education – No Position Caroline Stout, Michigan Association of School Psychologists – Support John Severson and Mike Yocom, Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators – Opposition Dr. Nick Ceglarek, Northwest Education Services – No Position Dr. Holly Windram, Michigan Education Corps – No Position Rebecca Irby, New Detroit – Support Dr. Leah Van Belle, 313 Reads – Support Carrie Miculka, Owosso Schools – Support Scott Koziol, Charlevoix-Emmet ISD – No Position Susan Ward-Schmidt, Ann Arbor Public Schools – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 567 and SB 568: Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support Teri Langley, Disability Network Michigan – Support Casey Stratton, Michigan Disability Rights Coalition – Support Michele Maleszyk – Support Page 1 of 2 Janet Brown – Support Nicole Clayton – Support Jennifer Garland – Support Billie Schultz – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 567: Jen Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposition There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:13 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 02/20/24 Page 2 of 2
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2024-02-13
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meeting-4074
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held
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2023-2024
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 6, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 567 (Sen. Irwin) and SB 568 (Sen. Polehanki). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from October 31, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 567. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, and Damoose. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 568. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, and Damoose. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 567 and SB 568: Sen. Jeff Irwin – Support Sen. Dayna Polehanki – Support Anri Haglund and Deon Butler – Support Heidi King – Support Caroline Kaganov – Support Shannon Theis and Alyssa Henneman, Education Trust Midwest – Support Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 567 and SB 568: Page 1 of 2 Susan Schmidt – Support Caroline Stout, Michigan Association of School Psychologists – Support John Severson and Mike Youkom, Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators – Opposition Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 567 and SB 568: Cathleen Haglund – Support Tracy Owens – Support Noah Smith, Michigan Association of School Social Workers – Support Julie Stalker – Support Mike Southard, Amplify Education – Support Audra Melton – Support Jeff Cobb – Support David Randels, Oakland Schools – Opposition Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Opposition Paul Liabenow, MEMSPA – Opposition Abby Cypher, MAASE – Opposition Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Opposition Dwayne Gill, Detroit Public Schools Community District – Support Amanda Klein, United Way for Southeast Michigan – Support Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 567: Regina Kolarchick – Support Elyse Swenson – Support Peter Spadafore, Michigan Association for Student Opportunity – Opposition Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposition Sara Ismail, ACCESS – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:50 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 02/13/24 Page 2 of 2
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the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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1
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2024-02-06
Meeting id
meeting-4063
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held
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2024-02-06 13:00:00.000000
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2023-2024
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2023-10-31 13:36:00.000000
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2023-10-31 13:33:00.000000
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Education
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 31, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 5021 (Rep. Matt Koleszar) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair instructed the clerk to read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5021: Tammy Daenzer, MEA – Support Jenell Manskeld, AFT Michigan – Support Peter Spadafore, MI Alliance for Student Opportunity – Support David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support Neil DeSouza, Office of Retirement Services/DTMB – Support James Hohman, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition Trevor Kubatzke, Lake Michigan College – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5021 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet. Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:36 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 02/06/24 Page 1 of 1
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the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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1
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2023-10-31
Meeting id
meeting-4030
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held
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2023-10-31 13:30:00.000000
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2023-2024
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2023-10-24 14:06:00.000000
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2023-10-24 13:31:00.000000
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Education
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 24, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 463 (S-2) (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation. 2. Testimony regarding HB 5021 (Rep. Koleszar). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from October 17, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 463: Sen. Darrin Camilleri – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 463. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 463: Christine Suave, Michigan Immigrant Rights Center – Opposition Terri Tchorzynski, Michigan School Counselor Association – Opposition Matt Schueller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Opposition Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Support Beth DeShone, GLEP Education Fund – Opposition Sonny Koch, AFP Michigan – Opposition Jamie Richardson, Wayne County College Access Network – Support Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report the (S-2) version of SB 463 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet. Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5021: Rep. Matt Koleszar – Support Anthony Estell, Office of Retirement Services – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5021: Sonny Koch, AFP Michigan – Opposition Royce Humm, Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel – Support Matt Schueller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support James Hohman, Mackinac Center – Opposition David Michelson, Michigan Education Association – Support Beth DeShone, GLEP Education Fund – Opposition There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:06 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 10/31/23 Page 2 of 2
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the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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1
Meeting date
2023-10-24
Meeting id
meeting-4023
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held
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2023-2024
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2023-10-17 15:23:00.000000
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2023-10-17 13:34:00.000000
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Education
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 17, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 395 (S-3) (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 396 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) with recommendation. 3. Testimony regarding SB 463 (Sen. Camilleri). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from October 10, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 395 and SB 396: Ryan Sebolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – Support Joanne Galloway, Center for Change Northern Michigan Advocacy – Support Robert Joerg, Michigan Laborers District Council – Support Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-3) version of SB 395 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet. Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 396 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet. Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 3 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 463. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 463: Senator Darrin Camilleri – Support Adam Majestic and Meghan Schmidbaner, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support Ryan Fewins-Bliss, Michigan College Access Network – Support Cyekeia Lee, Detroit College Access Network – Support Sarah Gammans, Michigan Association of College Admission Counseling – Support Adanna Smith, Michigan Association of College Admission Counseling – Support Karie Ward, Fostering Success – Support Kristin Rathje and Amanda Paulus, Michigan Teacher Leadership Collaboration – Support Danelle Scott, Caledonia High School – Opposition Onjila Odeneal, Institute for College Access and Success – Support John Dignan, Wayne-Westland Community Schools District – Support Kathleen Bruinsma and Russ Kavahluna, Michigan Community College Association – Support Jametta Lilly, Detroit Parent Network – Support Elizabeth Conroy and Jamie Hess, Michigan School Counselor Association – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 463: Noah Smith, Michigan Association of School Psychologists – Opposition Noah Smith, Michigan Association of School Social Workers – Opposition Chad Wing, Eastern Michigan University – Support Beth DeShone, GLEP Education Fund – Opposition Lindsay Hiddleston, Michigan's Children – Support Colby Spencer Cesaro, Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities – Support Steven Betz, Lake Superior State University – Support Matt Schueller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Opposition Rodd Monts, SchoolHouse Connection – Support Molly Macek, Mackinac Center – Opposition Anita Martinez, Michigan Hispanic Collaborative – Support Roger Curtis, Youth Solutions – Support Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works Association – Support John Kaczynski, Saginaw Valley State University – Support Christina Felcyn, Resident – Opposition Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposition Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Opposition Dan Eichinger, Ferris State University – Support Brandy Johnson, Michigan Community College Association – Support Peter Provenzano, Oakland Community College – Support Christine Suave, Michigan Immigration Rights Center – Opposition Paul Liabenow, MEMSPA – Opposition Peter Spadafore, Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity – Opposition Greg Nyen, Marquette Alger RESA – Opposition Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Opposition Dan O'Connor, Alcona Community Schools – Opposition Katherine Bertillini, Maple Valley Schools – Opposition William Chillman, Beal City Public Schools – Opposition Page 2 of 3 Lou Steigerwald, Norway Vulcan Area Schools – Opposition Katy Xanskis Makowski, Johannesburg Lewiston Public Schools – Opposition Tom McKee, Rudyard Public Schools – Opposition Chris Ming, Au Gres-Sims School District – Opposition Scott Scoville, Farwell Schools – Opposition Rob Vaught, DeTour Area Schools – Opposition Daniel Hurley, Michigan Association of State Universities – Support Jeff Cobb, Education Trust Midwest – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:23 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 10/24/23 Page 3 of 3
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2023-10-17
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meeting-4013
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2023-10-10 15:15:00.000000
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 10, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 518 (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation. 2. Testimony regarding SB 395 (Sen. Polehanki) and SB 396 (Sen. McDonald Rivet). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from September 26, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 518: Dr. David Michelson, Michigan Education Association – Support Beth DeShone, GLEP Education Fund – Support Alicia Urbain, MAPSA – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 518 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 395. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 395 and SB 396: Sens. Dayna Polehanki and Kristen McDonald Rivet – Support Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support Page 1 of 2 Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – No Position Lakia Wilson-Lumpkins, Jason Posey, and Meredith Summer, Detroit Federation of Teachers – Support Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Opposition Kathi Martin, Dearborn Federation of Teachers – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 395: Tammy Daenzer, Michigan Education Association – Support Jeff Donahue, White Shneider PC – Support Megan Ake, Fenton Education Association – Support Ryan Ridenour, West Bloomfield School District – Support Leah Porter, Holt Education Association – Support Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 395: Edward Clements, Bay City Education Association – Support Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 395 and SB 396: Mike Latvis and Kelly Bohl, Wayne RESA – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 395 and SB 396: Paul Liabenow, MEMPSA – Support Molly Macek, Mackinac Center – Opposition Beth DeShone, GLEP Education Fund – Opposition Jeff Cobb, The Education Trust Midwest – Opposition Jenell Mansfield, AFT Michigan – Support Kaci Pellar and Connor McNeely, Detroit Disability Power – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 395: David Randels, Oakland Schools – Opposition There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:15 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 10/17/23 Page 2 of 2
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 26, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 500 (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation. 2. Testimony regarding SB 518 (Sen. Camilleri). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. At 2:03 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 2:04 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from September 19, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 500: Tammy Daenzer, Michigan Education Association – Support Noah Smith, MASP and MASSW – Support Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support Gary Dougherty, American Diabetes Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Damoose to report SB 500 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, and Damoose. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 518: Page 1 of 2 Sen. Darrin Camilleri – Support Rebecca McIntyre, Michigan Department of Education – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 518: Jack Elsey, Michigan Education Taskforce Initiative – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:14 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 10/10/23 Page 2 of 2
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2023-09-26
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2023-09-19 14:54:00.000000
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 19, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4752 (S-5) (Rep. Koleszar) with recommendation. 2. Testimony regarding SB 500 (Sen. Polehanki). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from September 12, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the (S-5) version of HB 4752. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-5) was adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4752: Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Neutral David Randels, Oakland Schools – Neutral Tammy Daenzer, Michigan Education Association – Support Neil DeSouza, Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-5) version of HB 4752 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, and Damoose. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 500: Bernadette Downey, No Kid Hungry – Support Mary Darnton, School Nutrition Association – Support Colin McDonough, American Heart Association – Support Diane Golzynski, Michigan Department of Education – Support Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Brian Broderick, Michigan Association Nonpublic Schools – Opposition Paul Stankewitz, Michigan Catholic Conference – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 500: Janelle Kantola, Healthy School Meals for All – Support Julius Buzzard, Growing Hope – Support Nathan Medina, Food Corps – Support Melina Brann, National Association of Social Workers – Support Heather Addison, JJ Packs – Support Colin Ford, American Academy of Pediatrics – Support Amanda Shreve and Nathan Medina, Healthy Kids Healthy Michigan – Support Seth Johnson, United Way of Northwest Michigan – Support Cassie Thiefelder, United Way for Southeastern Michigan – Support Anna Almanza, Food Bank Council of Michigan – Support Tammy Daenzer, Michigan Education Association – Support Dr. Susan Woolford, Authority Health Motion Coalition – Support Barbara Blum Alexander, Authority Health Motion Coalition – Support Nicholas Lazo, Resident – Support Christina Baker, Resident – Support Shanna Williams, Kenowa Hills Public Schools – Support Dana Kessel, Mason County Eastern Schools – Support June Altom, Countryside Academy – Support Dan Gorman, Montague Area Public Schools – Support Don Stacks, Gordon Food Service – Support Bethany Taylor-Moore, Mona Shores Public Schools – Support Joshua Conrad, South Haven Public Schools – Support Gary Dougherty, American Diabetes Association – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:54 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 09/26/23 Page 2 of 2
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2023-09-19
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meeting-3975
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2023-2024
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2023-09-12 14:40:00.000000
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 12, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4752 (Rep. Koleszar). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4752: Rep. Matt Koleszar – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Damoose to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4752. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4752: Rep. Matt Koleszar – Support John Thompson, Brighton Schools – Support Cody Inglis, Michigan High School Athletic Association – Support Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Opposition Anthony Estell, Office of Retirement Services – Neutral Alicia Urbain, Michigan Association of Public School Academies – Support Ray Hill, Resident – Support Erik Edoff, Christina Gibson, and Paul Bodiya, Macomb Superintendents – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4752: Page 1 of 2 Paul Liabenow, Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association – Support David Randels, Oakland Schools – Opposition Robert McCann, K-12 Alliance of Michigan – Opposition Trevor Bulmer, Comstock Park Public Schools – Support Howard Dashney and Katrina Morris, Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation – Support Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Support Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:40 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 09/19/23 Page 2 of 2
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1
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2023-09-12
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meeting-3961
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held
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2023-09-12 13:30:00.000000
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2023-2024
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2023-06-20 09:43:00.000000
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2023-06-20 09:02:00.000000
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Education
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 20, 2023 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and House Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the 352 Room of the House Appropriations. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Discussion related to HB 4820 (Rep. Skaggs). The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4820: Rep. Phil Skaggs – Support Tammy Danzer, Michigan Education Association – Support Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4820: Molly Macek, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition Dave Ladd, Many Organizations – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:43 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 09/12/13 Page 1 of 1
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the 352 Room of the House Appropriations
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1
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2023-06-20
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meeting-4698
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held
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2023-06-20 09:00:00.000000
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2023-2024
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2023-06-13 13:36:00.000000
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2023-06-13 13:33:00.000000
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Education
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 13, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 359 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 359: Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 359 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet. Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:36 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 06/20/23 Page 1 of 1
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the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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1
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2023-06-13
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meeting-3938
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held
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2023-06-13 13:30:00.000000
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2023-2024
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2023-06-06 14:16:00.000000
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Education
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 6, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 359 (Sen. Chang). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from April 25, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 359: Sen. Stephanie Chang – Support Jenell Mansfield, AFT of Michigan – Support Lakia Wilson-Lumpkins, Detroit Federation of Teachers – Support Jason Posey, Detroit Federation of Teachers – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 359: Ryan Sebolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – Support Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support Molly Macek, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:16 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 06/13/23 Page 1 of 1
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the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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2023-06-06
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meeting-3925
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2023-06-06 13:30:00.000000
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2023-2024
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2023-04-25 13:37:00.000000
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 25, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4166 (Rep. Matt Koleszar) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the Damoose amendment #1 to the (H-1) version of HB 4166. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson. Nays: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet. The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4166: Peter Spadafore, Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 4166 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet. Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:37 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 06/06/23 Page 1 of 1
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the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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2023-04-25
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meeting-3883
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2023-04-25 13:30:00.000000
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2023-04-13 16:39:00.000000
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2023-04-13 16:01:00.000000
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Education
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 13, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4166 (Rep. Koleszar). The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from March 21, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. McDonald Rivet was excused from the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4166: Rep. Matt Koleszar – Support Sue Carnell and Chris Janzer, Michigan Department of Education – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4166: Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Opposition Beth DeShone, GLEP Education Fund – Opposition Molly Macek, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Support David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support Chris Glass, Education Advocates of West Michigan – Support Peter Spadafore, Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity – Support Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support Dirk Weeldreyer, School Equity Caucus – Support Paul Liabenow, Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association – Support David Michelson, Michigan Education Association – Support Page 1 of 2 Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support Jerry Johnson, Barry, Branch, Calhoun Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe ISDs – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:39 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 04/25/23 Page 2 of 2
Location
the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
Media count
1
Meeting date
2023-04-13
Meeting id
meeting-3868
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
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Quorum state
quorum confirmed
Scheduled start
2023-04-13 16:00:00.000000
Session name
2023-2024
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Actual end
2023-03-21 13:37:00.000000
Actual start
2023-03-21 13:33:00.000000
Chamber
senate
Committee id
committee-260
Committee name
Education
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MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 21, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 161 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 162 (S-2) (Sen. McCann) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 161. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Damoose to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 162. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 161 and SB 162: Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support Matt Kurta, ESA Legislative Group – Support Peter Spadafore, Alliance for Student Opportunity – Support David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support Beth Berglin, Kalamazoo Community Foundation – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 162: Page 1 of 2 David Randels, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 161 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Damoose to report the (S-2) version of SB 162 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:37 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 04/13/23 Page 2 of 2
Location
the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
Media count
1
Meeting date
2023-03-21
Meeting id
meeting-3842
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
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Quorum state
quorum confirmed
Scheduled start
2023-03-21 13:30:00.000000
Session name
2023-2024

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