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HB 5311

Education: other; violation of refusing to give information to a school census enumerator; eliminate. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1812a & repeals sec. 1812 of 1976 PA 451 (380.1812). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5310'25, HB 5312'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jaime Greene and 7 co-sponsors

Michigan bill eliminates criminal penalties for refusing to provide information to school census enumerators, potentially reducing data collection compliance and state education funding accuracy.

bill electronically reproduced 12/02/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 5311

Legislative bill overview

HB 5311 eliminates the criminal penalty for refusing to provide information to a school census enumerator in Michigan. The bill repeals the existing violation statute (MCL 380.1812) and replaces it with a new provision (MCL 380.1812a) that removes the penalty for non-compliance with school census data collection.

Why is this important

School census data determines student enrollment counts, which directly affects state education funding allocations to districts and impacts resource planning. Eliminating penalties for non-response could reduce data collection compliance rates, potentially leading to inaccurate enrollment figures and funding disparities across school districts. The bill is tied to HB 5310 and HB 5312, suggesting it's part of a broader legislative package addressing education data collection policies.

Potential points of contention

  • Data collection accuracy: Removing penalties may discourage participation in census surveys, resulting in incomplete enrollment data that affects funding formulas and district planning
  • Parental privacy concerns: The bill may reflect concerns about information collection practices, though the specific data type being collected is not detailed in the summary
  • Equity implications: Voluntary rather than mandatory reporting could create uneven compliance across different communities, potentially disadvantaging districts with lower response rates in funding competitions

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

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