Michigan lawmakers want legislation in place to improve parental involvement in schools. The lack of involvement is seen as one cause of Michigan’s low education scores.
Representative Bob Genetskiof Saugatuck is a Republican. He says welfare reform is necessary for education reform.
“I believe much more in workfare than in welfare,” Genetski said. “I think that we need to instill in our kids that nothing comes free and that you earn everything you get.”
Representative Tim Melton of Auburn Hills is a Democrat. He says Child Protective Services should be involved if younger children don’t come to school every day.
“These kids are going to end up in the system either way,” Melton said. “If they’re not showing up at school, that’s an early warning sign of child neglect.”
Melton says Child Protective Services has said they don’t have the resources to take this project on.
- Amelia Carpenter - Michigan Radio Newsroom
