Education: calendar; restrictions on school start date; eliminate. Amends sec. 1284a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1284a) & repeals sec. 1284b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1284b) & sec. 160 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1760).
Key claim: HB6100 would eliminate Michigan’s statutory restrictions on school start dates by amending and repealing relevant sections of the School Code and School Aid Act.
Abstract
(HB6100 · 103rd Legislature) Education: calendar; restrictions on school start date; eliminate. Amends sec. 1284a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1284a) & repeals sec. 1284b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1284b) & sec. 160 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1760). Latest action (2026-06-18): Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/17/2026
Why this matters
The post-Labor Day school start requirement is one of the few statewide calendar mandates on Michigan districts, and its repeal would let local boards align calendars with instructional priorities (e.g., first-semester exams before winter break) rather than tourism-industry preferences. Because compliance is currently tied to School Aid Act sec. 160, elimination also removes a funding-conditioning provision, giving districts operational flexibility without state-aid risk.