Appropriations: department of education; appropriations for fiscal year 2024-2025; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 769 establishes the budget for the Michigan Department of Education for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, authorizing the spending of approximately $163.4 million. The bill allocates funds across various areas including general administration, special education services, and support for schools for the deaf and blind, while also funding the State Board of Education. Money is drawn from multiple sources such as federal revenues, state general funds, and private donations to cover salaries, operational costs, and specific programs like teacher testing and information technology services.