HB 5617 allocates $363,570,600 for operations at all 26 Michigan community colleges for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It specifies exact funding amounts for each college (e.g., $21,337,300 for Grand Rapids Community College) and includes small supplemental amounts for North American Indian tuition waivers. The bill does not include performance-based funding, with all operational funds coming from the state school aid fund. This is a routine appropriations bill that directly affects community colleges by setting their state funding levels for the upcoming fiscal year.
HB 5633 is a supplemental appropriations bill that increases funding for Michigan public schools for fiscal years 2026-2027. It adds $100 million from a new school consolidation and infrastructure fund, adjusts allocations from other funds (like the state school aid fund and general fund), and specifies payment schedules for school districts. The bill amends payment timing rules in Section 17b, requiring monthly distributions from October through August with July/August payments accruing to the next school year. This directly affects all public school districts and intermediate districts receiving state education funding under Michigan's School Aid Act.
SB 790 redirects a portion of corporate income tax revenue to fund Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) programs. Beginning in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, the bill requires $250,000 (or the amount needed to fully fund NASA-related student grants, fellowships, and internships) annually to be allocated to support MSGC. This directly benefits Michigan residents pursuing undergraduate or graduate opportunities in space-related fields through NASA programs. The funds are transferred to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for MSGC to administer, ensuring state support for student participation in federal space initiatives.
HB 5628 is a funding bill that sets appropriations for Michigan's K-12 public schools for fiscal years 2026-2027. It specifies exact dollar amounts from multiple state funds (including the state school aid fund, general fund, and specialized reserves) to support public education, with detailed allocations for each fiscal year. The bill also modifies payment schedules under Section 17b, requiring the state to distribute funds in 11 installments annually (from October to August) and outlining procedures for handling unused funds and temporary advance payments. This bill directly affects all public school districts and intermediate districts receiving state education funding in Michigan.
HB 5611 is a funding bill that authorizes $X million in state appropriations for the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2027). It directly affects the department by providing the budget needed to operate its programs and services during that period. The bill’s key mechanism is establishing the specific funding levels and rules for how those state funds may be spent. As an appropriations bill, it does not change laws or policies but ensures the department has financial resources for its existing functions.
SB 784 creates a statewide program providing free breakfast and lunch to all public school students in grades pre-K through 12, plus students up to age 26 enrolled in special education programs (including the Michigan School for the Deaf). Participating schools must join the federal National School Lunch Program, offer meals at no cost to all students, maximize federal reimbursement through the Community Eligibility Provision, and forgive any outstanding meal debt. The bill also requires schools to accommodate documented dietary needs due to disabilities and encourages policies to help families complete income forms for eligibility. This policy changes existing meal programs by making them universal for eligible students without requiring individual income verification.
HB 5618 allocates $2.34 billion in state and federal funds for Michigan's public universities and higher education programs during fiscal year 2026-2027. It directs $1.48 billion from the state general fund and $850 million from other state restricted revenues to support operations at 13 public universities (including MSU, U-M, and Wayne State), with specific allocations for tuition waivers, retirement payments, and research programs. The bill also funds key initiatives like Michigan Achievement Scholarships ($300 million), the Martin Luther King Jr. program ($2.69 million), and student support services ($1.96 million). This funding directly affects public universities, students receiving financial aid, and state retirement systems through mandated budgetary allocations.
HB 5555 amends Michigan's Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act to strengthen protections against disability-based harassment in educational settings. It directly affects public and private schools, colleges, and vocational programs (defined as "educational institutions" in the bill) by requiring them to prevent and address harassment of students or staff with disabilities. Key provisions include defining harassment as unwelcome conduct based on disability (including electronic communications), mandating comprehensive prevention policies, and requiring institutions to respond promptly when harassment occurs. The bill adds new sections (402a-c and 606a) that detail how schools must publicize policies, train staff, and remedy harassment, while clarifying that institutions must exercise "reasonable care" to prevent such incidents.
HB 5507 amends Michigan’s Clean Drinking Water Access Act to require all public schools to implement stricter lead testing and filtration for drinking water. Schools must create a management plan within 24 months, install filtered bottle-filling stations (1 per 100 occupants) or filtered faucets in specific areas, and conduct annual lead testing to ensure levels stay below 5 parts per billion. If lead exceeds 5 ppb, schools must immediately shut off the source, notify parents, and develop a remediation plan. Full compliance, including shutting off non-filtered water outlets, is required by the 2028-2029 school year, contingent on state funding appropriations.
HB 5554 amends Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to strengthen protections against harassment in educational institutions. It directly affects public and private schools, colleges, and their students and staff by expanding the definition of harassment to explicitly include electronic communications (like texts or social media) and adding specific protections for students based on gender identity/expression and sexual orientation. Key mechanisms require educational institutions to prevent harassment that creates intimidating, hostile, or offensive environments, and clarify that discrimination includes harassment based on these protected characteristics. The bill updates existing provisions (Sec. 401-402) and adds new sections (402b-d) to ensure consistent enforcement of these protections.
