State agencies (existing): health and human services; educational materials regarding health dangers for youth using high-potency THC and cannabis products; require the department to provide. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1509.
Impact
The bill's impact will extend to the educational framework within Michigan's school systems. Starting from the 2026-2027 academic year, school boards are required to ensure that parents and legal guardians receive this informational notice by a specified deadline each year. Furthermore, schools will need to provide a link to the DHHS website that houses this essential health information, enhancing community awareness about the dangers of high-potency THC products and vaping.
Summary
Senate Bill 433 aims to address the health risks associated with high-potency THC cannabis products and vaping among youth in Michigan. The bill mandates that by July 1, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) must develop and disseminate an informational notice about these risks in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Arabic. This notice will be provided to both public and nonpublic schools and shared on the department's website, thereby ensuring broad access to critical health information.
Contention
Notable points of contention around SB 433 may arise from concerns regarding parental rights and the autonomy of schools in health education. Some stakeholders may argue about the effectiveness and necessity of government-mandated education materials, questioning whether the implementation timeline and yearly updates are adequate for addressing the rapidly evolving landscape of health information related to cannabis and vaping products. Moreover, the bill includes provisions that grant immunity from civil liability to the DHHS and educational institutions for damages related to the notice, which may spur debate about accountability and the protection of student welfare.
Education: other; the department to develop and provide an informational notice regarding certain crimes; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1509.
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.
Education: school districts; information regarding the safe storage of firearms; require DHHS to develop and provide to the department. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1313a.
Education: safety; annual inspections of all public and nonpublic schools for health and safety violations; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1263a.
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.).
Health: children; youth athletes; require department to develop educational materials and training program regarding sudden cardiac arrest in athletes and their return to athletic activity. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 9157 & 9158.
Education: other; exemptions to immunization requirements; modify to require the use of forms created by the department of health and human services. Amends sec. 1177 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1177). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6205'24
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: 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).
School aid: other; certain provisions regarding immunization in the state school aid act; modify. Amends sec. 167 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1767). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0877'24
Education: financing; requirements concerning taxes levied for area career and technical education programs; modify. Amends secs. 681 & 684 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.681 & 380.684).
Education: financing; requirements concerning taxes levied for area career and technical education programs; modify. Amends secs. 681 & 684 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.681 & 380.684).
Education: safety; 1 emergency and safety manager and at least 1 mental health coordinator; require each intermediate school district to employ. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1308g.
Education: safety; 1 emergency and safety manager and at least 1 mental health coordinator; require each intermediate school district to employ. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1308g. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4092'23
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