LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan House on Thursday passed a $6.8 million supplemental spending bill that attempts to resolve lingering questions over Oxford Community Schools' ability to end the school year June 10 without fear of reprisal for not meeting state school day requirements.
The bill, which passed on a unanimous vote, encourages the Michigan Department of Education to work with the northern Oakland County district to ensure the schools aren't penalized for failing to meet state standards for attendance in light of the Nov. 30 shooting at Oxford High School.
The legislation includes language indicating it is not the intent of the Legislature for the school district's yearly assessments this year to guide grade retention or teacher evaluation decisions.
