Education: teachers and administrators; employment of certain federal officers; prohibit. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1230j.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Erin Byrnes and 8 co-sponsors

Michigan schools would be prohibited from hiring or retaining anyone who previously worked for ICE, CBP, or USCIS between Sept 1, 2025 and Jan 20, 2029.

bill electronically reproduced 07/03/2026

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Summary of HB 6209 (Michigan), 2025-2026 Session

Purpose and intent

HB 6209 adds a new section to the Revised School Code (1976 PA 451) that bars the employment of individuals who were previously employed by certain federal immigration agencies.

The overarching aim appears to be preventing school districts and related public school governing entities from hiring or continuing to employ former federal immigration personnel in any capacity, for a defined time window.

Key provisions

New law added: Section 1230j of the Revised School Code.

Effective date: The prohibition starts on the effective date of the amendatory act that adds this section.

Prohibited employment: School districts, intermediate school districts, public school academies (charter schools), and governing bodies of public schools may not hire or continue to employ, in any capacity, an individual who previously worked for any of the following agencies between September 1, 2025 and January 20, 2029:

United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Who would be affected

Prospective and current employees of:

Local school districts
Intermediate school districts
Public school academies (charter schools)
Other governing bodies of public schools within Michigan

Specifically targets individuals who previously held employment with ICE, CBP, or USCIS during the stated period (Sept 1, 2025 – Jan 20, 2029).

Procedural and timeline aspects

The bill has been introduced and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

The prohibition becomes effective on the amendatory act’s effective date (not specified in the text provided, but would align with the act’s enacting date once signed into law).

The bill does not appear to specify exemptions, penalties, enforcement mechanisms, or enforcement remedies within the text provided; those details may be addressed in later amendments or through committee considerations.

Potential impacts and considerations

Hiring practices: School entities would need to screen applicants for prior employment with the specified federal agencies during the 2025-2029 window and refrain from hiring those individuals.

Workforce planning: Districts may experience changes in staffing options, particularly if potential applicants have prior experience with ICE, CBP, or USCIS.

Legal and constitutional considerations: The restriction raises questions about employment discrimination, federal-state interaction, and potential challenges or exemptions; details are not provided in the bill text.

Policy rationale and public response: The bill suggests a security/government oversight rationale but does not include accompanying legislative findings, data, or cost analyses in the excerpt.

Summary

HB 6209 would prohibiting Michigan school districts, ISDs, public school academies, and governing bodies from employing or retaining individuals who previously worked for ICE, CBP, or USCIS within a defined period (Sept 1, 2025 – Jan 20, 2029). The measure adds Section 1230j to the Revised School Code, with an effective date tied to the amendatory act. Further detail on exemptions, enforcement, and practical implementation would be clarified through committee discussion and potential amendments.