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In our May 2024 School Law Notes, we reported the enactment of the Public Entity Asbestos Removal Disclosure Act, which imposed a new contractor affidavit requirement for school friable asbestos abatement projects, and amendments to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act, which added penalty provisions for asbestos-related violations.

Governor Whitmer recently signed into law two additional asbestos-related public acts that will impact school friable asbestos...

School begins soon, and now is a great time to review general student enrollment and records requirements for new and transferring students.

First Time Enrollment and Proof of Identity and Age

The Revised School Code (RSC) Section 1135 requires a school to notify the person enrolling a student for the first time that they must provide, within 30 days, either: (1) a copy of the student’s birth certificate; or (2) other reliable proof, as determined by...

Due process litigation under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has significantly increased in Michigan over the past three years. Though receiving a due process complaint is unpleasant, knowing the right steps to take will position your school for the best possible resolution. Summarized below are important steps school officials should take upon receiving a complaint.

• Promptly notify your insurance carrier.
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School officials may think that they are in the clear concerning financial steps once the school board adopts its budget for the 2024-25 school year. But wait, there’s more! School officials also must comply with State School Aid Act (SSAA) Section 18, which establishes the deadline for posting the school’s annual budget and required financial information.

Budget Posting and Expenditure Displays

Within 15 days after the school board adopts its annual...