Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB4795

Introduced

8/21/25

Refer

8/21/25

Caption

Elections: school; requirement for intermediate school board members to file an acceptance of office; eliminate. Amends sec. 861 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.861). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4793'25

Impact

The impact of HB4795 primarily revolves around the procedural aspects of school governance during consolidation events. By defining the responsibilities and timelines for appointing school board members, the bill is expected to streamline the transitional phases following school consolidations. This could prove significant for enhancing administrative efficiency, particularly in districts that are undergoing consolidation, as it establishes clear expectations for when and how new board members should be appointed. Additionally, it may prevent delays that can occur due to ambiguous procedural requirements.

Summary

House Bill 4795 seeks to amend section 861 of the 1976 Public Act 451, known as the Revised School Code, to simplify the process regarding the appointment of school board members following a school district consolidation election. As per the proposed changes, the intermediate school board in the district containing the territory of the newly consolidated school district would be responsible for appointing school electors, who would act as a board. This board would continue the operations of the affected districts as separate entities until the consolidation takes effect. The changes aim to clarify the appointment procedures to ensure compliance with election timelines.

Contention

While there are no explicit mentions of contention in the documentation provided, potential points of concern could arise regarding local governance and the autonomy of newly consolidated districts. Stakeholders may argue about the balance of power between local school boards and the intermediate school boards, particularly regarding how decisions post-consolidation are managed. Questions might also be raised about the eligibility criteria for these appointed members and concerns regarding representation in the newly formed boards, which could become a focal point in discussions surrounding this bill.

Latest MI HB4795 Activity

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Companion Bills

MI HB4793

Same As Elections: school; requirement for school board members to file an acceptance of office; eliminate. Amends secs. 309 & 310 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.309 & 168.310). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4795'25, HB 4794'25

Previously Filed As

MI HB5373

Education: board members; popular election of intermediate school board members; require. Amends secs. 611, 612, 614, 616, 617 & 703 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.611 et seq.) & repeals sec. 615 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.615).

MI HB4166

Education: school districts; letter grade system for ranking public schools; eliminate. Amends secs. 392, 502, 503, 507, 522, 528, 552 & 561 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.392 et seq.) & repeals sec. 1280g of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1280g).

MI SB0380

School aid: membership; day and hour requirements; modify. Amends sec. 101 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1701).

MI SB0943

School aid: other; certain disclosure requirements for public schools; modify. Amends sec. 18 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1618). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0944'24, SB 0946'24

MI SB0023

School aid: membership; requirements concerning counting pupils in membership; modify for pupils enrolled in certain work-based learning experiences. Amends secs. 6 & 11 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606 & 388.1611) & adds sec. 61e.

MI HB4671

Education: calendar; restrictions on school start date; eliminate. Amends sec. 1284a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1284a) & repeals sec. 1284b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1284b) & repeals sec. 160 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1760).

MI SB0603

Elections: recounts; recount process and recount filing fees; modify, modify the ballot canvassing deadlines under certain circumstances and require an expedited ballot canvass under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 2, 822, 825, 827, 828, 842, 861, 862, 863, 865, 866, 867, 868, 869, 870, 871, 872, 873, 874, 875, 876, 878, 879, 880, 880a, 881, 882, 883, 884, 887, 888, 889, 890 & 892 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.2 et seq.); adds secs. 861a & 883a & repeals secs. 871a, 877, 885, 886 & 891 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.871a et seq.).

MI SB0512

School aid: penalties; school aid penalties for districts and intermediate districts; modify. Amends secs. 15 & 163 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1615 & 388.1763).

MI SB0967

Education: board members; requirement to publicly post names of school board members; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1202b.

MI HB4954

School aid: other; the state school aid act of 1979; modify to reflect repealed abortion laws. Amends sec. 6 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4949'23

Similar Bills

MI HB5931

School aid: other; use of funding for consolidation of administrative functions; allow. Amends sec. 11x of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611x).

MI HB4147

School aid: other; use of funding for consolidation of administrative and service functions; allow. Amends sec. 11x of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611x).

MI SB0359

Labor: collective bargaining; method of compensation for teachers and school administrators; modify. Amends sec. 1250 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1250).

MI HB5451

Education: school districts; information regarding the safe storage of firearms; require districts to provide to parents and legal guardians. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1313b.

MI SB0174

Appropriations: supplemental; supplemental appropriations in the school aid act for fiscal year 2023-2024; provide for. Amends secs. 6, 11, 12a, 12c, 20, 22l, 31a, 31ff, 41, 51a, 51c, 61l, 61s, 61u, 94a, 95b, 97e, 97g, 97k, 99d, 99m, 99n, 99ii, 99jj, 107a, 147a, 201, 236, 236m & 248 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606 et seq.) & repeals sec. 12b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1612b).