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SB 1025

Education: special education; age requirements for special education services and programs; modify. Amends sec. 1711 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1711). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1026'24, SB 1027'24

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Kristen McDonald Rivet

Bill modifies Michigan special education eligibility age requirements, with coordinated companion legislation, affecting student service access and district costs.

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Bill Summary · SB 1025

Legislative bill overview

SB 1025 modifies Michigan's special education law (MCL 380.1711) to adjust age requirements for when students can access special education services and programs. The bill is tied to companion legislation SB 1026 and SB 1027, suggesting a coordinated reform package addressing special education eligibility or service delivery timelines.

Why is this important

Age requirements determine when students become eligible for special education services, directly affecting access to support for students with disabilities. Changes to these requirements could expand early intervention programs, extend services for older students, or restructure transition planning—each with significant budgetary and educational outcomes implications for school districts and families.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Expanding or shifting age eligibility windows may increase special education expenditures for districts, raising questions about funding mechanisms
  • Clarity on specific changes: Without seeing the actual language, unclear whether this lowers entry ages (expanding services) or raises exit ages (extending services longer), each with different stakeholder impacts
  • Implementation burden: Districts may face compliance challenges if changes require new assessments, staff training, or service infrastructure adjustments
  • Coordination with companion bills: The tie-bar structure suggests these three bills must pass together, meaning debate could be complicated by disagreements over any single component

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

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