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K-12 Education Issue Summary

Key Votes

Date	State	Bill No.	Title	Outcome
Jan. 28, 2026	Michigan	SB 495	Requires Schools to Establish Protocols for Authorized Cellphone Use During Emergencies	Bill Passed - House (100 - 3)
Jan. 22, 2026	Michigan	SB 495	Requires Schools to Establish Protocols for Authorized Cellphone Use During Emergencies	Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
Sept. 10, 2025	Michigan	SB 204	Requires School Districts to Establish Policies for School Building Closures	Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
Sept. 4, 2025	Michigan	HB 4024	Require Public Education Institutions in Michigan to Ensure Student Privacy from Students of the Opposite Sex in Multiple-Occupancy Restrooms, Changing Areas, and Similar Facilities	Bill Passed - House (58 - 46)
July 24, 2025	Michigan	HB 4141	Requires the Board of a School District or Board of Directors of a Public School to Implement a Wireless Communications Device Policy	Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)

Date	No.	Title	Outcome
1/28	SB 495	Requires Schools to Establish Protocols for Authorized Cellphone Use During Emergencies	Bill Passed - House (100 - 3)
1/22	SB 495	Requires Schools to Establish Protocols for Authorized Cellphone Use During Emergencies	Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
9/10	SB 204	Requires School Districts to Establish Policies for School Building Closures	Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
9/04	HB 4024	Require Public Education Institutions in Michigan to Ensure Student Privacy from Students of the Opposite Sex in Multiple-Occupancy Restrooms, Changing Areas, and Similar Facilities	Bill Passed - House (58 - 46)
7/24	HB 4141	Requires the Board of a School District or Board of Directors of a Public School to Implement a Wireless Communications Device Policy	Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)

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Public Statements

Date	Title	Politician
Sept. 26, 2024	Gov. Whitmer Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Literacy Package	Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Sept. 25, 2024	Gov. Whitmer Statement on Passage of Legislation to Lower Costs for Teachers, Support Schools, and Improve Student Experience	Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Dec. 13, 2023	Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Ensure Michigan Children have Access to a Dental Check-Up Before Kindergarten	Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
May 10, 2023	Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns	Rep. Tim Walberg
May 10, 2023	Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns	Rep. Lisa McClain

Date	Title	Politician
Sept. 26, 2024	Gov. Whitmer Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Literacy Package	Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Sept. 25, 2024	Gov. Whitmer Statement on Passage of Legislation to Lower Costs for Teachers, Support Schools, and Improve Student Experience	Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Dec. 13, 2023	Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Ensure Michigan Children have Access to a Dental Check-Up Before Kindergarten	Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
May 10, 2023	Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns	Rep. Tim Walberg
May 10, 2023	Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns	Rep. Lisa McClain

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Interest Group Ratings

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Ballot Measures

Election Date	State	Title	Outcome
May 5, 2015	Michigan	State Proposal - 15-1: Constitutional Amendment: Increase the Sales/Use Tax	Failed

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