Bill > HB5428

This bill amends the State School Aid Act to modify provisions around virtual instruction days in Michigan schools. The bill clarifies that students can enroll in up to two virtual courses per academic term, with potential exceptions if the school district determines additional courses are in the student's best interest. Students in grades K-5 are generally not eligible for virtual courses, and districts can deny virtual course enrollment for various reasons, such as lack of prerequisite coursework, previous course failures, or insufficient course quality. The bill requires districts to provide a mentor for students taking virtual courses and limits the district's financial responsibility to 6.67% of the target foundation allowance. Providers of virtual courses must meet specific requirements, including assigning a teacher of record, offering courses in specific formats, and providing detailed course syllabi. The bill also establishes definitions for key terms like "virtual course," "mentor," and "teacher of record," and ensures that virtual learning students have the same technology access rights as other students. Importantly, students can appeal a district's denial of virtual course enrollment through the intermediate district superintendent, and successfully completed virtual courses will count toward graduation requirements.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5428