THE REVISED SCHOOL CODE
Act 451 of 1976
380.1300 Native American individuals; permissions regarding traditional regalia and objects.
Sec. 1300.
(1) The board of a school district or intermediate school district or board of directors of a public school academy shall ensure that a Native American individual is permitted to wear traditional regalia and to bring traditional objects to ceremonies of honor.
(2) As used in this section:
(a) "Ceremonies of honor" means formal and informal public occasions celebrating academic, athletic, and other student achievement, including, but not limited to, graduation, commencement, convocation, and honor society events.
(b) "Traditional objects" means any cultural, religious, or ceremonial items or objects that hold tribal or ancestral meaning, significance, or importance for a Native American. Traditional objects does not include an item or object that is prohibited under section 1313 or section 473 of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.473.
(c) "Traditional regalia" means any cultural, religious, or ceremonial clothing or wearable items representing a Native American's tribal or ancestral traditions. Traditional regalia does not include clothing or an item that is prohibited under section 1313 or section 473 of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.473.
History: Add. 2024, Act 209, Eff. Apr. 2, 2025
Compiler's Notes:
Former MCL 380.1300, which pertained to regulations, was repealed by Act 289 of 1995, Eff. July 1, 1996.
PopularName Notes:
Act 451
Notes of Decisions
Durant v. State Bd. of Educ., 381 N.W.2d 662 (Mich. 1986).
· cites it 2× “[MCL 380.1300; MSA 15.41300.] The board of education in each of the school districts is directly responsible to the local voters and, with their input, determines what courses will be offered, what the goals of the school system will be, how much teachers will be paid, the…”
Snyder v. Charlotte Pub. Sch. Dist., 365 N.W.2d 151 (Mich. 1985).
· cites it 2× “"The board of a school district shall make reasonable regulations relative to anything necessary for the proper establishment, maintenance, management, and carrying on of the public schools of the district, including regulations relative to the conduct of pupils concerning their…”
Feaster v. Portage Pub. Schs., 534 N.W.2d 242 (Mich. Ct. App. 1995).
· cites it 2× “School boards, and thus the districts they represent, have the power to make reasonable regulations for the operation of the public schools within the district.”
Giddings v. City of Detroit, 444 N.W.2d 242 (Mich. Ct. App. 1989).
“MCL 380.1300; MSA 15.41300. Therefore, under the Ross guidelines, we cannot say that a basis for vicarious liability exists in this case.”
Nolan v. Bronson, 460 N.W.2d 284 (Mich. Ct. App. 1990).
“MCL 380.1300; MSA 15.41300. The state board has ordered that students must comply with local rules and orders of the bus driver.”
Feaster v Portage Pub. Schs., 547 N.W.2d 328 (Mich. 1996).
“MCL 380.1300; MSA 15.41300; Durant v State Bd of Ed, 424 Mich 364, 386 ; 381 NW2d 662 (1985).”
Slocum v. Holton Bd. of Educ., 429 N.W.2d 607 (Mich. Ct. App. 1988).
“[MCL 380.1300; MSA 15.41300.] Finally, school boards are required to assist in the enforcement of the compulsory attendance law, MCL 380.”
Attorney Gen. v. East Jackson Pub. Schs., 372 N.W.2d 638 (Mich. Ct. App. 1985).
“” We do not find that this provision limits the right of the school districts to "make reasonable regulations relative to anything necessary for the proper establishment, maintenance, management, and carrying on of the public schools of the district * * MCL 380.1300; MSA…”
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