Education: other; inclusion of incidents involving possession or dissemination of sexually explicit or abusive material in required incident reporting; provide for. Amends sec. 1310a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1310a).
Impact
This bill intends to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of school safety by requiring schools to report incidents related to physical violence, gang-related activities, and posession of sexually explicit material involving minors. The inclusion of such details is intended to aid policymakers in developing relevant interventions and programs aimed at improving safety. The requirement for schools to make these reports available to parents also promotes transparency and enhances community engagement in addressing safety concerns.
Summary
House Bill 5456 proposes amendments to the Revised School Code in Michigan, specifically aiming to enhance the reporting requirements related to school safety incidents. The bill mandates that each school board annually prepares a report outlining the number of student expulsions and includes a brief description of the incidents that led to these expulsions. Furthermore, it emphasizes the necessity for school boards to post incidents of crime occurring in their schools on their websites, which will help in understanding and addressing safety issues more effectively.
Contention
While HB 5456 focuses on improving school safety and accountability through enhanced reporting, there may be concerns regarding the implications of increased scrutiny on students and potential stigmatization. Critics may argue that the addition of sexually explicit material in reporting could lead to misuse of data or may not address the underlying issues of school crime effectively. Supporters, on the other hand, contend that this bill is a necessary measure to reinforce the safety infrastructure within schools and to ensure that appropriate actions are taken in response to incidents of violence or abuse.
Education: other; inclusion of incidents involving possession or dissemination of sexually explicit or abusive material in required incident reporting; provide for. Amends sec. 1310a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1310a).
Education: curriculum; age-appropriate, medically accurate, and objective sex education; provide for. Amends secs. 1169, 1507 & 1507b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1169 et seq.) & repeals sec. 1506 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1506).
Education: public school academies; certain authorizer and educational management organization information on school signage, advertising, and promotional materials; require. Amends sec. 553 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.553).
Education: discipline; certain actions regarding a pupil who reports being sexually assaulted; require, and prohibit a pupil from being expelled or suspended for certain actions related to the incident. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1310e.
Education: public school academies; certain authorizer and educational management organization information on school signage, advertising, and promotional materials; require. Amends sec. 503 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.503).
Education: curriculum; sex education, instruction in reproductive health, and instruction concerning communicable diseases; limit to grades 4 and above and allow for the provision of certain educational materials to parents and legal guardians. Amends secs. 1169, 1506, 1507 & 1507b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1169 et seq.).
Education: public school academies; certain authorizer and educational management organization information on school signage, advertising, and promotional materials; require. Amends sec. 523 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.523).