Health: children; referral of certain children to the early on program; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 58B.
Key claim: HB5774 would amend Michigan’s Public Health Code to require referral of certain children to the Early On early-intervention program.
Abstract
(HB5774 · 103rd Legislature) Health: children; referral of certain children to the early on program; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 58B. Sponsor: Rep. Stephanie Young (D) + 4 co-sponsors Latest action (2026-06-03): Recommendation Concurred In
Why this matters
Early On is Michigan’s federally-mandated Part C early-intervention system for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities, and statutory referral requirements determine which children actually reach the program’s services. HB5774 would expand the set of children who must be routed into that safety-net pipeline through the Public Health Code, potentially increasing service demand and identifying more eligible children earlier.