Bill > HB5427

This bill allows school districts to provide virtual instruction for up to 15 days in a school year, with specific guidelines and limitations. These virtual instruction days can be used for emergency closures, student testing days, and professional development purposes (not exceeding 30 hours annually). The school district must obtain board approval for its virtual instruction plan and provide advance notice to pupils and their parents or legal guardians. Virtual instruction is defined as a virtual course as described in another section of the state school aid act, and these days will be counted as pupil instruction time. The bill requires that virtual instruction days serve specific, pre-approved purposes and are not simply a replacement for traditional in-person learning. Additionally, the bill will only take effect if a companion bill (Senate Bill or House Bill 5428) is also enacted into law, indicating this is part of a broader legislative package related to educational instruction methods.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5427