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HB4223 • 2026

Education: safety; certain school safety and security training; require that public schools and nonpublic schools ensure that certain school workers complete. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1308g. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4228'25

Education: safety; certain school safety and security training; require that public schools and nonpublic schools ensure that certain school workers complete. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1308g. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4228'25

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Sponsor
Mike Harris (District 52), Jaime Greene (District 65), Angela Rigas (District 79), Jason Woolford (District 50), Tom Kunse (District 100), Kathy Schmaltz (District 46), Bill Schuette (District 95), Jamie Thompson (District 28), Kelly Breen (District 21), Rylee Linting (District 27), Luke Meerman (District 89)
Last action
2025-05-20
Official status
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the content of the training or who will be responsible for providing it. The summary also lacks information on which school workers are specifically required to complete the training.

School Safety Training for Workers

This law requires public and nonpublic schools to make sure certain school workers complete safety and security training.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires public and nonpublic schools to ensure that specific school workers take safety and security training.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Public schools
  • Nonpublic schools
  • Certain school workers

Terms To Know

School workers
People who work in public and nonpublic schools, such as teachers, staff, and administrators.
Safety and security training
Training that helps school workers learn how to keep students safe from dangers like emergencies or threats.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify which exact types of safety and security training must be completed.
  • It is unclear who will provide the training or what the content of the training should cover.

Amendments

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H-2

11

substitute (H-2) adopted

Plain English: substitute (H-2) adopted 11

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H-1

5

reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)

Plain English: reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) 5

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Bill History

  1. 2025-05-21 SJ 46 Pg. 587

    PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  2. 2025-05-20 SJ 46 Pg. 587

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

  3. 2025-05-14 HJ 47 Pg. 567

    read a third time

  4. 2025-05-14 HJ 47 Pg. 567

    substitute (H-2) adopted

  5. 2025-05-14 HJ 47 Pg. 567

    passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #111 Yeas 85 Nays 21 Excused 0 Not Voting 4

  6. 2025-05-14 HJ 47 Pg. 567

    transmitted

  7. 2025-05-07 HJ 44 Pg. 508

    read a second time

  8. 2025-05-07 HJ 44 Pg. 508

    substitute (H-1) adopted

  9. 2025-05-07 HJ 44 Pg. 508

    placed on third reading

  10. 2025-04-30 HJ 41 Pg. 441

    reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)

  11. 2025-04-30 HJ 41 Pg. 441

    referred to second reading

  12. 2025-03-13 HJ 27 Pg. 243

    bill electronically reproduced 03/12/2025

  13. 2025-03-12 HJ 26 Pg. 236

    introduced by Representative Rep. Mike Harris

  14. 2025-03-12 HJ 26 Pg. 236

    read a first time

  15. 2025-03-12 HJ 26 Pg. 236

    referred to Committee on Education and Workforce

Official Summary Text

Education: safety; certain school safety and security training; require that public schools and nonpublic schools ensure that certain school workers complete. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1308g. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4228'25