Civil rights: disabilities discrimination; protections against harassment by an educational institution; provide for. Amends secs. 401, 402 & 606 of 1976 PA 220 (MCL 37.1401 et seq.) & adds secs. 402a, 402b, 402c & 606a.

This bill aims to enhance protections for individuals with disabilities against harassment in educational settings. It amends existing laws to clarify the responsibilities of educational institutions in preventing and addressing harassment based on disabilities. New sections will be added to further define these protections and the processes involved.

Supporters of this bill would highlight its importance in creating a safer and more inclusive educational environment for students with disabilities. They would argue that it strengthens civil rights protections and ensures that educational institutions are held accountable for preventing harassment.

Critics of the bill might argue that it imposes additional regulations on educational institutions that could be burdensome. They may express concerns about the potential for overreach in defining harassment and the impact on the autonomy of schools in handling such issues.