LANSING, Mich. (July 7, 2026) — Last week, Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Bloomfield) introduced Senate Bill 1059, a critical piece of legislation that would require Children’s Protective Services (CPS) to prioritize claims filed by school officials. This legislation was introduced in response to an incident of child abuse in Sen. Moss’ district, where educators submitted eight separate complaints to CPS spanning over three years — all of which were valid but closed without action.
“When school officials — who are already mandatory reporters — spot signs of child abuse, their reports must be treated seriously. But multiple complaints to CPS from a Pontiac school fell through the cracks, and the child only received help when the abuse became life-threatening. This is inexcusable,” said Sen. Moss. “The Pontiac principal did everything right, and we must make sure that CPS prioritizes the reports from educators who care deeply about the welfare of their students.”
In March, the Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 429, additional legislation championed by Sen. Moss that aims to safeguard vulnerable Michigan children, stemming from another high-profile case of abuse in his district. This bill would require that students transferring from one school to another are not disenrolled until their records are accepted by the new school, ensuring no children are unreachable for welfare checks and services.
Senate Bill 1059 now heads to the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services for further consideration