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This bill requires school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies to develop and implement a comprehensive policy for closing a school building by July 31, 2026. The policy must address several key areas, including reporting data to the state department, transitioning students and their academic and medical records to new schools, selecting a records repository, and providing timely notifications to parents, legal guardians, and employees. The notification procedures must include at least one month's notice before a school closes and a public meeting, with specific requirements for different types of school closures. The bill mandates that notifications explain student record storage and access, and must be sent via first-class mail when feasible. The policy must also outline procedures for distributing school assets within 60 days of closure, with specific timelines for closure decisions based on financial projections or other reasons. School buildings can only be closed during the school year in extenuating circumstances that could endanger student health or safety. The state department is required to develop a model policy by March 31, 2026, and the policy must include provisions for funding a transition coordinator. Additionally, the bill specifies that a records repository must be selected to maintain student records from closed schools, with the intermediate school district serving as the default repository.

Education, Government Affairs

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0204