LANSING, MI (WTVB) — The “Return to Learn” education bills are now headed to Governor Whitmer for final approval. The State House approved the three bills Monday after the Senate passed them on Saturday.
Republican 58th District State Representative Eric Leutheuser of Hillsdale said the bipartisan plan allows local communities to make their own decisions about how best to safely resume instruction in the new academic year.
“This bipartisan agreement shows we can all work together on what’s most important – our children, their health, and their education,” said Leutheuser. “Those decisions are best made at the local level by the experts who know their communities the best. A one-size-fits all approach simply would not make sense in these unprecedented times.”
Districts will be required to provide a pair of interactions every week between 75-percent of students and teachers. Those must be reported to the school board and on district websites once every month.
The plan also includes financial support. The funding includes more than $50 million in what is being called hazard pay for educators.
The Legislature previously approved a total of $583 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds to be dedicated to Michigan schools.
