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SB 886

Education: discipline; school disciplinary proceedings; modify. Amends secs. 1310, 1310a, 1311 & 1311a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1310 et seq.) & adds sec. 1310f. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0887'26, SB 0888'26

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stephanie Chang and 3 co-sponsors

SB 886 modifies Michigan school disciplinary procedures across four code sections to reshape how schools conduct discipline proceedings, likely affecting student due process and administrative practices.

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Bill Summary · SB 886

Legislative bill overview

SB 886 modifies Michigan's school disciplinary proceedings by amending existing education code sections and adding new provisions to section 1310f. The bill is tied to companion measures (SB 887 and SB 888), suggesting a coordinated legislative package addressing school discipline policy. Specific amendments are not detailed in the bill summary provided, requiring review of the actual text to understand exact changes.

Why is this important

School discipline policies directly affect student outcomes, educational equity, and school safety. Changes to disciplinary proceedings can impact suspension/expulsion rates, student re-engagement, and have disparate effects across student demographics. Michigan schools serve over 1.4 million students, making statewide discipline standards consequential for both educators and families.

Potential points of contention

  • Due process vs. administrative efficiency: Modifications to disciplinary proceedings may either strengthen student protections or streamline school administrator authority, depending on the amendments' direction
  • Equity concerns: School discipline data nationally shows racial and disability-based disparities; reforms could either address these or face criticism for not going far enough
  • Implementation costs: New procedural requirements could impose administrative burdens and costs on school districts with varying resources

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

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