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June 09, 2026
Panel to Focus on Strengthening Services for
Students With Disabilities
The committee will initially include board members Dr. Pamela Pugh, Tom McMillin, Ellen Cogen Lipton, and Dr. Judith Pritchett. Pugh, a Democrat, will serve as chair and McMillin, a Republican, will serve as vice chair. Initial planning is expected to begin this summer, with visits to local school districts expected to start this fall. Public notice for all meetings will be issued in advance.
“The State Board of Education continues to hear directly from students, families, educators, advocates and school districts about both the challenges and the opportunities facing special education in Michigan,” said Pugh, president of the Michigan State Board of Education. “This bipartisan committee reflects the board’s shared commitment to improving outcomes for students with disabilities and strengthening collaboration with families, educators and school communities across Michigan.”
The committee will work closely with the Michigan Department of Education and State Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko.
“We are grateful that Dr. Maleyko has hit the ground running on this critical issue,” Pugh said. “We look forward to visiting districts, listening to families and educators, learning from existing work already underway in Michigan, and drawing from successful approaches both in Michigan and across the country.”
McMillin said: “Students with disabilities and their families deserve our full attention and best thinking. I’m glad to be part of a bipartisan effort that listens, learns, and focuses on what is working, what is not, and ultimately what helps students with disabilities succeed.”
The committee’s work will focus on identifying strategies and best practices that support student success, strengthening partnerships with districts and families, and helping ensure students with disabilities receive the services, supports and opportunities they deserve.
Additional information regarding upcoming meetings and district visits will be shared in the coming weeks.
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