Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 589: 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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 589 is a bill introduced in the Michigan Senate on September 25, 2025. 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: Joe Bellino (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 25, 2025): REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Bellino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Kevin Daley | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| John Damoose | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Ed McBroom | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Jim Runestad | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Lana Theis | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
- INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH BELLINO