HB 5979·MI·house
Education: athletics; children who are homeschooled or attending nonpublic school; require the board of a school district or intermediate school district to allow to participate in certain extracurricular activities. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1290.
In CommitteeFiled May 14, 2026
Sponsor: Matt Maddock
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bill electronically reproduced 05/14/2026
May 19, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a new section to Michigan’s school code that bars district boards from refusing nonpublic students—those in private schools or homeschooled—from any school‑run extracurricular activity. It sets eligibility and fee rules while requiring annual reporting, and it gives families a right to sue if the rules are violated.
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