Michigan § 256.661 - Classroom instruction; number of students; limitation.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 256.661 — Classroom instruction; number of students; limitation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 256.661. Classroom instruction; number of students; limitation.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a segment 1 or segment 2 classroom shall not contain more than 36 students when classroom instruction is given.
(2) A segment 2 class size may exceed 36 students with the prior approval of the secretary of state. The secretary of state may approve a segment 2 class size to exceed 36 students for up to 60 minutes per day when justified by a special presentation.
(3) The number of students in a class shall not exceed the number of students allowed by the fire marshal.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 256.661 cover?
Section 256.661 ("Classroom instruction; number of students; limitation.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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