The Senate Education Committee chaired by Senator Pavlov has scheduled a hearing for S 826 to Repeal and Replace Common Core on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Noon.
Please note: the location of the hearing has changed to
Boji Tower, 124 W. Allegan Street, Lansing in the Senate Ground Floor hearing room
There is a Stop Common Core in Michigan pre-hearing meet up in the lobby of the Anderson Building at 10 AM.
The Anderson building is located at 124 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933 (Note: this is NOT hte location for the hearing which is in the Boji builidng but the pre-meeting.)
This is an informal meeting area with tables if you would like to have a snack or lunch prior to the hearing. In the past, the hearings have been long so bringing a lunch or light snack is encouraged.
At 10:30 we will speak about the bill and what to expect at the hearing. There will be a time of Q&A.
Come prepared with a short 2 minute comment which articulates why you support the S 826, repealing common core. It is NOT clear at this time if they will allow time for public comments. But IF they do then you’ll be ready. Bring 5 copies of your remarks.
Please fill out a card at the hearing. This records your attendance and your position on the bill You can also leave copies of your remarks with the clerk who will give them to the Senators. If time permits go you can also try and make an appointment or visit your state Senator or Representative and encourage them to vote YES on S 826 or the companion HB 5444.
Chidren are welcome to attend the hearing. It is their future and their attendance helps underscore the need to repeal and replace common core. A
At this time we do NOT know if the committee will vote on S 826. If they DO vote it out call and thank them. If they do NOT we encourage you to continue to call and encourage them to vote the bill out of committee.
The Senate Education Commitee memebers are:
Chair, Phil Pavlov: 517-373-7708
Marty Knollenberg (R) Vice Chair 517-373-2523
Darwin L Booher (R) (517) 373-1725
Patrick Colbeck (R) (517) 373-7350
David Knezek (D) 855-347-8005
Please check our Stop Common Core in Michigan Facebook page or the Facebook hearing events page for further updates.