School aid: penalties; exception to minimum days of pupil instruction requirement for inclement weather; revise. Amends sec. 101 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1701).
Key claim: Michigan HB 5797 revises the School Aid Act exception that allows inclement weather to count toward the minimum days of pupil instruction without triggering funding penalties.
Abstract
(HB5797 · 103rd Legislature) School aid: penalties; exception to minimum days of pupil instruction requirement for inclement weather; revise. Amends sec. 101 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1701). Sponsor: Rep. Parker Fairbairn ® + 8 co-sponsors Latest vote: Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 106 — 33-2 (passed, 2026-05-20) Latest action (2026-06-02): Assigned Pa 15’26 With Immediate Effect
Why this matters
The minimum days of pupil instruction requirement in the School Aid Act is a key condition for districts to receive their full state per-pupil funding, and inclement-weather exceptions determine how much flexibility districts have when weather cancels school. Revising this provision affects district budget certainty and calendar planning for administrators, teachers, and families across Michigan. As an enacted change, it takes immediate effect on how canceled days are counted for funding purposes.