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Health survey with mental health and suicide questions approved for grades 7, 9 and 11
What happened
The board voted 5-2 to give the state MiPHY health survey to students in grades 7, 9 and 11. It includes questions on sexual health, mental health and suicide. Two members raised concerns about the questions' wording, and the board directed staff to tell parents what the survey asks.
Why it matters to families
Parents should get notice of the survey's contents and can ask how to opt out.
The evidence
Feb. 2, 2026 minutes, action item b: 'approve MiPHY Regular survey and direct staff to update parent contact to reflect questions asked for transparency,' Ayes 5, Nays Bussard and Smalley.
The source
Potterville Board of Education minutes, 2026-02-02See the full record for Potterville Public Schools.
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