The ACLU maintains a presence in Lansing that enables us to pass policies that expand civil liberties or prevent the passage of policies that are hostile to civil liberties. Through traditional lobbying techniques lobbying, advocacy, and advocacy the legislative program seeks to advance and protect our civil liberties.
The ACLU of Michigan’s legislative program works on a breadth of issues. To give you an idea of what we’ve been up to, we have provided a brief summary, our position on the issue and where the bill is currently situation in the legislative process.
3rd Grade Retention – House Bill 5111 and House Bill 5114
Patriot Education – Senate Bills 120, 121 and 423
Zero Tolerance School Discipline – Proposed legislation
Click here to view or download the full Legislative Docket: Education
