SB 868 Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Appropriations: department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 868 allocates state funding to the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill establishes the budget amount available for the department to use during that period and authorizes the spending of those funds. This legislation directly impacts the department's operations and programs by providing the financial resources necessary to carry out its duties. The bill follows standard appropriations procedures by being introduced, having rules suspended, and being referred to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

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Introduced Mar 18, 2026 Last action Apr 28, 2026

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Senate Introduced Bill → Substitute (S-1) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from a draft introduction to a formal substitute version (S-1), replacing a placeholder budget of $100 with a detailed appropriation of approximately $657.7 million for the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. The new version includes specific funding breakdowns for various offices, such as Early Childhood Education and Higher Education, and outlines revenue sources including federal funds and state general funds.

FISCAL

The total appropriation amount increased from a placeholder $100 to approximately $657.7 million, reflecting a fully funded budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027.

Detailed line-item appropriations were added for specific units, including the Office of Early Childhood Education ($589.6 million), Office of Education Partnerships, and Office of Higher Education.

A new section for one-time appropriations was added, allocating $45 million for specific initiatives like child development assistance and college success programs.

TECHNICAL

The bill header and page numbering were updated to reflect the official substitute status (S-1) and correct the document date.

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Committee

Apr 28, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)

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Apr 28, 2026

Upper · Passed

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATE EFFECT

upper

Apr 28, 2026

Upper · Passed

REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1) 4/23/2026

upper

Apr 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

upper

Mar 18, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

upper

Mar 18, 2026

Introduced

INTRODUCED BY SENATOR ROSEMARY BAYER

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