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.
Last action — bill electronically reproduced 05/14/2026
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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In plain language
The bill requires schools to allow homeschooled and nonpublic students to participate in extracurricular activities.
This legislation mandates that school districts must allow nonpublic school and homeschooled students to take part in extracurricular activities. It sets requirements for participation but prohibits schools from denying access based on enrollment status.
What this means for you
- Families: This bill enables families of homeschooled or nonpublic school students to access public school extracurricular activities.
Summary
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.
Bill Text
- Introduced House Introduced Bill Current pdf
Action History
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bill electronically reproduced 05/14/2026
Sponsors
- Matt Maddock · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Matt Maddock Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 5979 do?
- 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.
- Who sponsors HB 5979?
- HB 5979 is sponsored by Matt Maddock (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 5979?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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