Sec. 1310c.
(1) A school board or its designee shall consider using restorative practices as an alternative or in addition to suspension or expulsion under this act. If a school board or its designee suspends or expels a pupil under this act, the school board or its designee shall consider using restorative practices in addition to suspension or expulsion. If a school board or its designee decides not to suspend or expel a pupil for a disciplinary issue, the school board or its designee shall consider using restorative practices to address the disciplinary issue.
(2) Restorative practices may include victim-offender conferences that are initiated by the victim; that are approved by the victim's parent or legal guardian or, if the victim is at least age 15, by the victim; that are attended voluntarily by the victim, a victim advocate, the offender, members or the school community, and supporters of the victim and the offender; and that provide an opportunity for the offender to accept responsibility for the harm caused to those affected by the misconduct and to participate in setting consequences to repair the harm. The attendees, known as a restorative practices team, may require the pupil to do 1 or more of the following: apologize; participate in community service, restoration, or counseling; or pay restitution. The selected consequences shall be incorporated into an agreement that sets time limits for completion of the consequences and is signed by all participants. Restorative practices should be the first consideration to remediate offenses such as interpersonal conflicts, bullying, verbal and physical conflicts, theft, damage to property, class disruption, and harassment and cyberbullying.
(3) As used in this section:
(a) "Bullying" and "cyberbullying" mean those terms as defined in section 1310b.
(b) "Restorative practices" means practices that emphasize repairing the harm to the victim and the school community caused by a pupil's misconduct.
(c) "School board" means a school board, intermediate school board, or the board of directors of a public school academy.
(d) "School district" means a school district, an intermediate school district, or a public school academy.
History: Add. 2016, Act 361, Eff. Aug. 1, 2017 Popular Name: Act 451
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 380 - The Revised School Code
Act 451 of 1976 - The Revised School Code (380.1 - 380.1853)
Article 2 - (380.805...380.1644)
451-1976-2-16 - Part 16 Boards of Education; Powers and Duties Generally (380.1201... 380.1349)
Section 380.1202 - Record of Proceedings, Accounts, and Business; Public Records; Inspection.
Section 380.1202a-380.1204 - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1203 - Conflict of Interest.
Section 380.1204a - Annual Educational Report.
Section 380.1204b - Repealed. 1990, Act 25, Eff. Apr. 13, 1990.
Section 380.1205 - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1206 - Conduct of Elections Under MCL 168.301 to 168.315.
Section 380.1210 - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1211b - Repealed. 1994, Act 258, Imd. Eff. July 5, 1994.
Section 380.1211d - Repealed. 2003, Act 126, Eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
Section 380.1211e - Affidavit Claiming Exemption on Qualified Agricultural Property; Filing.
Section 380.1213 - Filing Certified Copy of Resolution Certifying Taxes to Be Levied; Time.
Section 380.1215 - Accounting for Moneys; Fund Designations.
Section 380.1216 - Use of Money Raised by Tax.
Section 380.1222 - Deposit of District Funds; Limitation.
Section 380.1226 - Statement of Assessed Valuation of School District.
Section 380.1230e - List of Registered Educational Personnel; Definitions.
Section 380.1230h - Disclosure.
Section 380.1230i - Dropout Recovery Program.
Section 380.1232 - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1234 - Exchange Teachers; Compensation, Rights, and Privileges.
Section 380.1235 - Sabbatical Leave.
Section 380.1236a - Person or Entity Furnishing Substitute Teachers; Contract; “Entity” Defined.
Section 380.1240 - Law Enforcement Agency; Creation.
Section 380.1241 - Liaison for School Safety Commission; Requirements; Duties.
Section 380.1247, 380.1248 - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1249a - Assignment of Pupil to Teacher Rated as Ineffective; Notification.
Section 380.1251 - School Psychological Service; Rules; Reports and Information.
Section 380.1253 - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1255 - School District; Compliance With Public Employees Health Benefit Act.
Section 380.1260 - Repealed. 2018, Act 7, Imd. Eff. Jan. 26, 2018.
Section 380.1261-380.1262a - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1263a - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1264a - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1265, 380.1266 - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1268 - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1269 - Insuring School District or Public School Academy Property.
Section 380.1270 - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1272 - Meal Program for Pupils.
Section 380.1272a - Lunch Program; Breakfast Program.
Section 380.1272c - Applicability of MCL 380.1272a.
Section 380.1272d - Duties of Department of Education.
Section 380.1273 - Meal Program.
Section 380.1275 - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1277 - School Improvement Plan.
Section 380.1277a - Accreditation of Schools in School District; Requirements.
Section 380.1277b - Workgroup.
Section 380.1278 - Core Academic Curriculum.
Section 380.1278a - Requirements for High School Diploma.
Section 380.1278a.amended - Requirements for High School Diploma.
Section 380.1278d - Stem Endorsement; Requirements.
Section 380.1279 - Repealed. 2016, Act 532, Eff. Apr. 9, 2017.
Section 380.1279a - Report of Irregularities; Notice to School District or Public School Academy.
Section 380.1279b - Credit Awarded to Pupil Not Enrolled in Course.
Section 380.1279c - Use of Tests to Measure Pupils' Values or Attitudes Prohibited.
Section 380.1279e - High School Credit in Foreign Language.
Section 380.1279f - Repealed. 1997, Act 177, Eff. June 30, 2001.
Section 380.1279g - Michigan Merit Examination; Definitions.
Section 380.1279h - Academic Credit for Internship; Requirements; Reflection Project; Appeal.
Section 380.1280 - Accreditation.
Section 380.1280a - Specialized or Alternative School or Program.
Section 380.1280b - Grades 1 to 5; Yearly Test or Assessment.
Section 380.1280c - Repealed. 2018, Act 601, Eff. June 30, 2019.
Section 380.1280e - Notice of Adequate Yearly Status; Notice of Accreditation Status.
Section 380.1281b - Reports Required to Be Submitted Under Act.
Section 380.1282a - Repealed. 2001, Act 121, Imd. Eff. Sept. 28, 2001.
Section 380.1283 - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1284 - Length of School Year; Certification; Strikes or Teachers' Conferences; Rules.
Section 380.1284a - Common School Calendar; Exceptions; Definitions.
Section 380.1285 - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1286, 380.1287 - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1288 - Course Requiring Wearing of Industrial Quality Personal Protective Devices.
Section 380.1289 - Participation of Female Pupils in Interscholastic Athletic Activities.
Section 380.1291 - Local School Security Task Force.
Section 380.1291[1] - Michigan Information Network.
Section 380.1294 - Parent Involvement Plan; Adoption; Distribution; Review.
Section 380.1295 - Parental Involvement Contracts.
Section 380.1299 - Limited Open Forum; Equal Access and Opportunity; Definitions.
Section 380.1300 - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1300a - Sexual Harassment Policy.
Section 380.1302 - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1305 - Bomb Threat; Search by School Employee.
Section 380.1307b - Statement of Prohibited Practices.
Section 380.1307c - Emergency Seclusion and Emergency Physical Restraint; State Policy; Provisions.
Section 380.1307f - Data Collection; State Policy; Provisions.
Section 380.1307g - Training; State Policy; Provisions.
Section 380.1307h - Definitions.
Section 380.1308 - Statewide School Safety Information Policy.
Section 380.1311 - Suspension or Expulsion of Pupil.
Section 380.1311b - Strict Discipline Academy; Powers; Definitions.
Section 380.1311c - Repealed. 2014, Act 256, Imd. Eff. June 30, 2014.
Section 380.1311f - Levy of Taxes or Issuance of Bonds by School District.
Section 380.1311h - Strict Discipline Academy; Additional Powers.
Section 380.1311i - School District Subject to Court Desegregation Order.
Section 380.1311k - Personnel.
Section 380.1311l - Authorizing Body as Fiscal Agent; Revocation of Contract.
Section 380.1311m - Strict Discipline Academy; Compliance With Public Employees Health Benefit Act.
Section 380.1316 - Public School Fraternity, Sorority, or Secret Society Prohibited; Definition.
Section 380.1321 - Transportation for Pupils; Requirements; Payment.
Section 380.1322 - Transportation for Pupils; Routes; Rules; Construction of Section; Vehicles.
Section 380.1324 - Transportation for Pupils; Contracts; Price.
Section 380.1331 - Repealed. 1990, Act 189, Eff. Aug. 15, 1990.
Section 380.1333 - Repealed. 2016, Act 532, Eff. Apr. 9, 2017.
Section 380.1334 - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1335 - Boarding Schools; Licensing and Regulation.
Section 380.1336 - Repealed. 1990, Act 189, Eff. Aug. 15, 1990.
Section 380.1341 - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1341a, 380.1341b - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1342 - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1343, 380.1344 - Repealed. 1990, Act 189, Eff. Aug. 15, 1990.
Section 380.1346 - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.1347 - United States Flag; Purchase or Possession; Size; Appliances; Display.
Section 380.1347a - Pledge of Allegiance; Recitation; Definition.
Section 380.1348, 380.1349 - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.