The Michigan House could vote as soon as today to create a group separate from the State Board of Education to oversee public schools. 13 members could determine which schools are shut down. How much money they receive and how many hours students would be instructed. The new commission would likely be appointed by Governor Rick Snyder.
Brian Gutman is Communications Director for Education Trust-Midwest; an education policy non-profit. He says the Legislature should not make major decisions on education during the lame duck period.
“The will of Michiganders is clear. They think these education boards and commissions should be filled by Governor Whitmer and Legislative leadership once they take office next month.”
If passed in the House today, the bills will go to the state Senate.