Comparing the House and Senate school reform proposals

While the budget and House Bill 5345 remain on the front burner, you also need to know about two other packages of bills that would impact public education.

Rep. Tim Melton, D-Auburn Hills, is the primary sponsor of legislation that would affect so-called “failing schools.” MEA supports House Bills 4787, 4788 and 4789 as a package -- as passed by the House.

Other legislation, primarily sponsored by Sen. Wayne Kuipers, R-Holland, would create new “neighborhood public schools.” MEA opposes Senate Bills 636, 637 and 638.

Here’s a brief overview of each package.

Updated: October 1, 2009