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HB 5310

Education: school choice; enrollment of nonresident pupils; modify. Amends secs. 3, 6, 20, 105, 105c & 111 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1603 et seq.) & adds sec. 105d. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5311'25, HB 5312'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brian BeGole and 7 co-sponsors

Michigan bill expands nonresident student enrollment in schools, allowing more cross-district school choice while potentially shifting funding away from losing districts.

Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr. removed as cosponsor
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Bill Summary · HB 5310

Legislative bill overview

HB 5310 modifies Michigan's school choice laws by amending the state's Public School Academies Act to expand enrollment opportunities for nonresident pupils (students from outside a school's traditional district). The bill is tied to companion legislation HB 5311 and HB 5312, suggesting comprehensive school choice reforms affecting how students can enroll across district boundaries.

Why is this important

School choice policies directly impact educational access, funding distribution between districts, and property tax implications for communities. Changes to nonresident enrollment rules affect which families can access which schools, potentially shifting resources from traditional public districts to charter schools or out-of-district options, with consequences for both rural and urban school systems.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding and equity concerns: Nonresident enrollment expansions typically reduce per-pupil funding in origin districts; critics worry this disadvantages students in struggling districts that lose enrollment and revenue
  • District viability: Rural and smaller districts may face enrollment declines and fiscal instability if students can more easily attend schools elsewhere, potentially forcing school closures
  • Access disparities: Expanded choice may benefit affluent families with transportation and information access while leaving disadvantaged students in under-resourced districts, potentially widening educational inequities

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

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