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Committee backs bill removing sending‑district veto on public‑to‑public student transfers, adds fee and deadline safeguards
Summary
The committee reported Senate Bill 2002, which removes the sending district’s veto over public‑to‑public student transfers; an amendment permits receiving districts to charge a reasonable fee, sets a March 15 notification deadline (except for good cause) and preserves extracurricular eligibility rules for MHSAA review.
The Education Committee advanced Senate Bill 2002 after adopting an amendment that allows receiving public school districts to charge a reasonable fee for accepting out‑of‑district students, sets a March 15 prior‑year notice deadline (except for good cause), and preserves authority for athletic and extracurricular eligibility determinations.
Chair explained SB2002 removes the sending district’s power to veto transfers between public school districts, a change the bill’s sponsor described as increasing parental choice while leaving local boards discretion over…
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