Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5979: Education: athletics; children who are homeschooled or attending nonpublic school; require the board of a school district or intermediate school district to allow to participate in certain extracurricular activities. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1290.

In committee Last action May 19, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 05/14/2026

Plain-language summary

HB 5979 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on May 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education: athletics; children who are homeschooled or attending nonpublic school; require the board of a school district or intermediate school district to allow to participate in certain extracurricular activities. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1290. Primary sponsor: Matt Maddock (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): bill electronically reproduced 05/14/2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Matt Maddock (Republican). 11 co-sponsors.