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HB 4405

Employment security: benefits; low-wage school employees to collect unemployment benefits during the summer months; allow. Amends sec. 27 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.27).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Julie Brixie and 9 co-sponsors

Overview: HB 4405, Employment security: benefits; low-wage school employees to collect unemployment benefits during the summer months; allow, bill electronically reproduced 04/29/2

bill electronically reproduced 04/29/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4405

Overview: HB 4405, Employment security: benefits; low-wage school employees to collect unemployment benefits during the summer months; allow, bill electronically reproduced 04/29/2025, introduced on March 11, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to amend the Michigan Employment Security Act to allow low-wage school employees, such as janitors, cafeteria workers, and teacher's aides, to collect unemployment benefits during the summer months when school is not in session.

Key Provisions:
- Permits low-wage school employees who earn less than 1.5 times the state minimum wage to claim unemployment benefits during the summer break.
- Requires school districts to provide these employees with information about applying for unemployment benefits at the end of the school year.
- Specifies that summer unemployment benefits for eligible school employees will not be charged against the school district's unemployment insurance account.

Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly benefit low-wage school employees who often struggle financially during the summer months when they are not working. It could provide critical income support and improve the financial security of these workers.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been electronically reproduced and is currently moving through the legislative process. If passed by the Michigan Legislature, it would then be sent to the Governor for potential signature into law.

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

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