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SB 506

Education: students; guidelines for unenrolling students; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1598.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Webber

SB 506 adds state guidelines governing student unenrollment procedures in Michigan public schools to ensure consistency and establish procedural standards.

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Bill Summary · SB 506

Legislative bill overview

SB 506 would amend Michigan's education code by adding a new section (1598) to establish guidelines for the process of unenrolling students from public schools. The bill creates a formal framework governing how and under what circumstances school districts may remove students from enrollment. This addresses what appears to be a gap in state-level procedural requirements for student disenrollment.

Why is this important

Student unenrollment decisions can significantly impact educational access, funding formulas (which often depend on enrollment numbers), and student records. Clear state guidelines ensure consistency across districts and protect students from arbitrary removal while also clarifying legitimate reasons districts may disenroll pupils. Without standardized procedures, practices could vary widely or lack transparency.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition of "unenrollment" vs. "expulsion": Whether this covers disciplinary removals, transfers, or voluntary withdrawals, and how it interacts with existing expulsion/suspension laws
  • Due process protections: Questions about what procedural rights students/families have, notice requirements, and appeal mechanisms before unenrollment takes effect
  • Funding and accountability implications: Whether unenrollment affects state funding, graduation rates reported by districts, or other accountability metrics that could create incentives for improper disenrollment

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

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