Bill > HB4330

This bill amends the state school aid act to expand opportunities for students in nonpublic schools or homeschooled students to enroll in curricular offerings at public schools. The bill removes previous restrictions that limited participation to only nonessential elective courses and instead allows students to potentially enroll in core subject courses at public schools. Key provisions include allowing enrollment if the nonpublic school or homeschool is within the district's geographic boundaries or if the home district declines to provide requested instruction, requiring the nonpublic school to be registered with the state, ensuring instruction is provided by a certified teacher, and maintaining that the course must be available to full-time public school students. The bill also includes safeguards such as background checks for individuals working with students and requires districts to provide detailed reporting about course offerings to the state department. For state school aid purposes, students participating under this provision are considered part-time pupils. The changes aim to provide more educational flexibility for nonpublic and homeschooled students while maintaining educational standards and safety protocols.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4330