The program began Tuesday and provides testing supplies to schools at no cost. Author: 13 ON YOUR SIDE Staff Published: 7:07 PM EST February 2, 2021 Updated: 7:22 AM EST February 3, 2021 LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is launching a voluntary COVID-19 testing program that will provide weekly tests to educators. In-person learning at high schools was paused back in November, but after case numbers decreased schools were permitted to resume in-person classes late December -- but not every district has. MDHHS hopes with the MI Safe Schools Testing Program, all Michigan school districts will be able to offer an in-person learning option by March 1.