2021 House Bill 4945

Revise “strict discipline academies” references

Introduced in the House

June 1, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Pamela Hornberger (R-32)

To revise references in the law that authorizes “strict discipline academies” as alternatives for children expelled from regular schools, so as to permit any school district to authorize and grant a "charter" to operate one of these entities.

Referred to the Committee on Education

June 8, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 9, 2021

Passed in the House 57 to 52 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 10, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Education and Career Readiness

June 23, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the Senate 26 to 9 (details)

To expand the school entities permitted to charter a “strict discipline academies” as alternatives for children expelled from regular schools.

Received in the House

June 23, 2021

Passed in the House 57 to 53 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

July 1, 2021

Received in the House

July 21, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Education