In accordance with Michigan statute, any officer, agent, or employee of the Board of Education is prohibited from referring a student for an abortion or assisting a student in obtaining an abortion.

Whenever it becomes necessary to discipline a member of the staff for violation of this policy, the Superintendent shall utilize related procedures described in the Staff Discipline Policy 1439, Policy 3139, and Policy 4139 or the current negotiated agreement, if applicable.

Using due-process procedures, the Superintendent shall conduct an investigation, as appropriate to the situation, including providing the employee with reasonable notice and the opportunity to respond.

If it is determined that any officer, agent, or employee of the Board has violated this policy, the Board shall apply a financial penalty against such individual that is equivalent to not less than three percent (3%) of that individual's annual compensation.

The District shall refund to the State School Aid fund an amount of money equal to the amount of the penalty or fine.

M.C.L. 388.1766

Adopted 4/9/18