November 14, 2006, Introduced by Rep. Kolb and referred to the Committee on Education.
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled
"The revised school code,"
(MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1284a.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 1284a. (1) Not later than 6 months after the effective
date of this section, the state board shall appoint a task force to
study and submit a report to the state board and the legislature
concerning the relative advantages and disadvantages that would
likely result from operating public schools in this state on a
year-round basis. The study and report shall also assess the
feasibility of implementing a requirement for operating all public
schools in this state on a year-round basis. The state board shall
ensure that the task force has adequate representation from all
major groups in this state that are concerned with public
education.
(2) The task force shall complete its study and submit the
report required under subsection (1) not later than 18 months after
the effective date of this section.