Education: curriculum; instruction in organ and tissue donation; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1170c.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill requires Michigan public schools to provide students with information about organ, eye, and tissue donation. Starting in the 2027-2028 school year, school districts and academies are encouraged to offer a model presentation on donation programs, which should not exceed one class period and cover the Michigan organ donor registry. Parents can request their child be excused from this presentation without penalty.
Key provisions
- The Michigan Department of Education will develop a model presentation on organ, eye, and tissue donation.
- The presentation must be available to all public schools.
- The presentation cannot exceed one class period.
- It must include information about the Michigan organ donor registry.
- School districts and academies are encouraged to offer the presentation to students before ninth grade.
- Parents can request their child be excused from the presentation.
Who is affected
- Public schools
- Students
- Parents or legal guardians of students
- School districts
- Intermediate School Districts
Notable changes
- Requires schools to provide education on organ donation.
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