SB 206

SENATE BILL NO. 206
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled
"The revised school code,"
(MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1170c.
the people of the state of michigan enact:
Sec. 1170c. (1)
By not later than January 1, 2026, the department, in consultation with third
parties including, but not limited to, this state's federally designated organ
procurement organization, may develop or adopt, and make available to public
schools, a model presentation on organ, eye, and tissue donation and
transplantation programs. The model presentation must not exceed 1 class period
and must include information about the Michigan organ donor registry.
(2) Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, the board of a school
district or intermediate school district or board of directors of a public
school academy is encouraged to provide the model presentation described in
subsection (1) to students before completion of grade 9.
(3) Upon
the written request of a student's parent or legal guardian, the student must
be excused, without penalty, from attending the presentation described in
subsection (1).