Outline of the state of Michigan
State
Michigan
Encouraged

Category
Family Engagement in Local Governance

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Family Engagement in Local Governance

State law encourages parent or family member representation on school governance councils or in school improvement planning efforts.

Michigan Compiled Laws 380.1277 School improvement plan

1)  Considering criteria established by the state board, in addition to the requirements specified in section 1280 for accreditation under that section, if the board of a school district wants all of the schools of the school district to be accredited under section 1280, the board shall adopt and implement and, not later than September 1 each year, shall make available to the department a copy of a 3- to 5-year school improvement plan and continuing school improvement process for each school within the school district. The school improvement plans shall include, but are not limited to, a mission statement, goals based on student academic objectives for all students, curriculum alignment corresponding with those goals, evaluation processes, staff development, development and utilization of community resources and volunteers, the role of adult and community education, libraries and community colleges in the learning community, and building level decision making. School board members, school building administrators, teachers and other school employees, pupils, parents of pupils attending that school, and other residents of the school district shall be invited and allowed to voluntarily participate in the development, review, and evaluation of the district’s school improvement plans. Upon request of the board of a school district, the department and the intermediate school district shall assist the school district in the development and implementation of district school improvement plans. Educational organizations may also provide assistance for these purposes. School improvement plans described in this section shall be updated annually by each school and by the board of the school district.

Policy Type
Statute

Sex Education Advisory Boards Commonly Asked Questions

FAQ provides guidance on the development of sex education advisory boards, which require parent/family engagement in school decision-making around sexual health program goals, objectives, materials, and methods of instruction.

Policy Type
Non-codified