CIRCUIT COURT TO HEAR APPEALS OF

SCHOOL DISTRICT LAND TRANSFER DECISIONS

House Bill 4113

Sponsor:  Rep. Chuck Moss

Committee:  Government Operations

Complete to 2-16-07

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4113 AS INTRODUCED 1-24-07

The bill would amend provisions in the Revised School Code that deal with the transfer of territory from one school district to another.  Under the code, affected resident landowners and local school boards can appeal a transfer-related action of an intermediate school district to the State Board of Education.  House Bill 4113 would instead require that appeals be made to the Circuit Court.  The scope of review of the court would be "de novo."  Appeals apply to the transfer of territory, the refusal to transfer territory, and accounting determinations.

MCL 380.971

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have minimal, if any, fiscal impact by transferring administrative costs of appeals from the State Board of Education to circuit courts.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Chris Couch

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Mary Ann Cleary

                                                                                                                           Bethany Wicksall

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.