SUMMARY OF BILL
REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE
House Bill 5539 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Kimberly LaSata
House Committee: Law and Justice
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Student Safety Act to include sexual abuse, assault, or rape among the potential harm or criminal acts for which the public may submit reports and information to the Attorney General.
The Act requires the Attorney General, in consultation with the Michigan State Police, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Education, to establish a program (commonly called OK2SAY) for receiving reports and other information from the public regarding potential self-harm and potential harm or criminal acts directed at students, school employees, or schools.
Under the bill, potential harm or criminal acts would include, but not be limited to, sexual abuse, assault, or rape.
MCL 752.913 Legislative Analyst: Stephen Jackson
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 6-7-18 Fiscal Analyst: Cory Savino
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.