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HR 195

A resolution to oppose the proposed Michigan Health Education Standards Framework and urge the Michigan Department of Education to redraft or the Michigan State Board of Education to reject these standards.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 33 co-sponsors

H.R. 195 opposes Michigan Health Education Standards Framework and urges MDE to redraft or the State Board to reject it, preserving parental rights and local control over sex-ed.

roll call Roll Call #290 Yeas 56 Nays 42 Excused 0 Not Voting 12
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Bill Summary · HR 195

Summary — House Resolution (H.R.) 195

Title: A resolution to oppose the proposed Michigan Health Education Standards Framework and urge the Michigan Department of Education to redraft or the Michigan State Board of Education to reject these standards

Main purpose and intent

H.R. 195 is a non‑binding resolution in the Michigan House of Representatives that formally opposes the proposed Michigan Health Education Standards Framework. The resolution urges the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) to redraft the framework or, alternatively, requests that the Michigan State Board of Education reject the proposed standards. The resolution emphasizes parental rights, local control of sex‑education content, and protection of elective sex‑education provisions.

Key provisions

  • Expresses opposition to the proposed Health Education Standards Framework as submitted.
  • Cites Michigan constitutional and statutory provisions as the basis for concern:
    • Article VIII, Section 1 (education encouragement).
    • MCL 380.10 (parental right to direct education).
    • MCL 380.1507 (standards for sex education emphasizing local control, parental involvement, and opt‑out rights).
  • Asserts that topics related to gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation should not be included in statewide health standards outside of elective sex‑education courses.
  • Urges the MDE to redraft the framework to address these concerns or urges the State Board of Education to reject the framework as currently proposed.
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Department of Education, the Michigan State Board of Education, and the Governor.

Who would be affected

  • Michigan Department of Education and Michigan State Board of Education: primary targets of the resolution’s request to reconsider or reject the framework.
  • Local school districts, teachers, and curriculum developers: potential downstream effect if the MDE/redrafts or the State Board withdraws approval—materials and curricular guidance could be revised or remain unadopted.
  • Students and families in Michigan: the resolution seeks to preserve local control and parental decision‑making regarding sex‑education content and opt‑out rights.
  • Stakeholder groups (parents’ organizations, advocacy groups, health educators): likely to be engaged in follow‑up policy debate.

Legal effect and likely impact

  • H.R. 195 is a resolution (not a statute); it does not change law by itself. It is a formal statement of the House’s position intended to influence executive/administrative decision‑making.
  • Practical impact depends on whether the MDE or State Board acts on the request: the resolution could prompt redrafting, delay, or rejection of the proposed standards, or it may primarily serve as a policy signal to the public and stakeholders.
  • May intensify public debate about inclusion of gender‑related topics in K–12 health education and reinforce existing statutory protections (local control and parental opt‑out).

Procedural timeline & vote

  • Introduced: (document lists) January 3, 2025 (also records of introduction October 23, 2025 by Rep. Gina Johnsen in some entries).
  • Referred to committees (e.g., Oversight; various state committee referrals recorded).
  • Adopted by the House: recorded as adopted; roll call #290 — Yeas 56, Nays 42, Excused 0, Not Voting 12 (date recorded: November 4, 2025).
  • Companion measure: HCR 203.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors include Keith Self, Regina Lewis‑Ward, Robert Flournoy, El‑Mahdi Holly, Mary Ann Santos, Clint Crowe, Noelle Kahaian and others; the resolution also lists numerous cosponsors (see legislative text for full list).

Bottom line

H.R. 195 is an express legislative objection to a statewide health education framework. While it does not create legal mandates, it formally requests that the MDE and/or State Board revise or reject the proposed standards, reinforcing parental and local control principles and opposing inclusion of gender identity/expression and sexual orientation topics outside elective sex education.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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