Education (K-12 Education)

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 16, 2026

HB 5821: Education: curriculum; adoption of elementary reading curriculum materials from department-approved list; require. Amends sec. 1280f of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1280f).

This bill requires Michigan school districts and public academies to adopt elementary reading curricula from a list approved by the state education department. To support this goal, the legislation mandates that the department approve specific reading assessments designed to monitor student progress while minimizing disruptions to instructional time. Additionally, the bill outlines detailed duties for district literacy coaches, ensuring they focus on evidence-based reading instruction and data analysis rather than administrative tasks. These changes aim to help more third-grade students achieve proficient scores on state English language arts assessments through structured curriculum adoption and targeted teacher support.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates adoption of evidence-based reading curricula and supports literacy coaches to improve student outcomes.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Libraries

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 21, 2026

SB 1002: Military affairs: other; high school diploma award for certain women supporting the war effort during World War II; provide for. Amends title of 2001 PA 181 (MCL 35.341 - 35.343) & adds sec. 341a.

Senate Bill 1002 allows school districts in Michigan to issue high school diplomas to women who left school between 1940 and 1946 to work or support the war effort during World War II. To receive a diploma, these individuals must apply through the Michigan veterans affairs agency, and the application can be submitted by family members or designated representatives. The bill amends existing legislation that currently provides diplomas to male veterans of World War II and the Korean conflict.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by allowing eligible women to receive high school diplomas, directly strengthening educational equity.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill grants high school diplomas to women who supported the war effort, explicitly recognizing their service and expanding benefits to include female veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Veteran Education

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passed · Michigan · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 290: A resolution to declare April 2026 as Community College Month in the state of Michigan.

This bill designates April 2026 as Community College Month in Michigan to honor the state's thirty-one community and tribal colleges. It aims to raise awareness of the role these institutions play in providing postsecondary education, workforce training, and dual enrollment opportunities for high school students. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic declaration to highlight the colleges' contributions to the state's economy and education system. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Michigan Community College Association.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill raises awareness of community colleges' role in postsecondary education and workforce training, highlighting their contributions to the education system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education

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passed · Michigan · House Aug 26, 2026

HB 5648: Education: graduation requirements; credit for working certain trades; provide for. Amends sec. 1278a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a) & adds sec. 1279i.

This Michigan bill updates high school graduation requirements by allowing students to earn math credits through approved career and technical education programs in trades like welding, construction, and engineering. It adds a new section to the state school code that recognizes formal CTE programs as equivalent to traditional math courses when they cover the same content as state assessments. The legislation also clarifies how personal finance courses can count toward multiple subject requirements, including math, arts, and foreign language credits. These changes directly affect public school districts and academies in Michigan by providing more flexibility in how students meet graduation standards while maintaining core academic expectations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands graduation requirements by allowing math credits through CTE programs, enhancing educational access and student program flexibility.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Curriculum K-12 Education

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 858: Appropriations: school aid; fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriations for K-12 school aid; provide for. Amends secs. 11 & 17b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1617b).

This bill appropriates state funding for Michigan's K-12 public schools for fiscal years 2025 through 2027, allocating specific dollar amounts from various state funds to support school operations. It establishes payment schedules requiring the state treasurer to distribute funds to school districts in eleven monthly installments, with provisions for advance payments in cases of temporary financial need. The legislation also outlines procedures for handling unspent general fund allocations by transferring them to a stabilization fund at the end of each fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funding for K-12 public schools, directly increasing government spending on essential education services and strengthening school operations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates state funding for K-12 public schools for fiscal years 2025-2027, directly increasing financial resources for school operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget K-12 Education School Funding

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 860: Appropriations: school aid omnibus; fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriations for K-12 school aid, higher education, and community colleges; provide for. Amends secs. 11, 201 & 236 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0903'26

This bill appropriates state funding for K-12 public schools, community colleges, and higher education institutions for the 2025-2027 fiscal years. It allocates specific dollar amounts from various state funds to support public school operations, including general funds, transportation, meals, and student support reserves, while also distributing $493 million to community colleges for operational expenses. The legislation establishes spending priorities that require general fund allocations to be used before state school aid funds, and directs any unspent general fund money to a stabilization fund at the end of each fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funding for K-12 schools, community colleges, and higher education, directly advancing budget allocation for public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates state funding for K-12 schools, community colleges, and higher education, explicitly increasing financial resources for educational institutions and programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget K-12 Education School Choice School Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5629: Appropriations: school aid omnibus; fiscal year 2027-2028 appropriations for K-12 school aid, higher education, and community colleges; provide for. Amends secs. 11, 201 & 236 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 et seq.).

HB 5629 is a proposed budget bill that allocates funding for Michigan's K-12 schools, community colleges, and higher education for fiscal years 2027-2028. It specifies detailed appropriations from multiple state funds, including $18.37 billion for K-12 schools (from the state school aid fund and general fund) and $493 million for community colleges across 12 institutions. The bill outlines specific allocations for operational costs at each community college, with no performance-based funding included in the proposed amounts. This omnibus appropriations bill is currently in committee review (introduced February 2026) and has not yet been enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $18.37B for K-12 schools and $493M for community colleges from state funds, directly advancing public education funding under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $18.37B for K-12 schools and $493M for community colleges in FY2027-28, explicitly funding education infrastructure and operations without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education K-12 Education School Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5628: Appropriations: school aid; fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriations for K-12 school aid; provide for. Amends secs. 11 & 17b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1617b).

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates specific state funds to K-12 public school aid for FY2026-2027, directly funding essential public education through detailed appropriations and modified payment schedules.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates specific fiscal year funding for K-12 school aid with detailed state fund allocations, directly advancing school funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget K-12 Education School Funding

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signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 5630: Appropriations: school aid omnibus; fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriations for K-12 school aid, higher education, and community colleges; provide for. Amends, adds & repeals (See bill).

HB 5630 allocates funding for Michigan's public K-12 schools and community colleges for fiscal years 2026-2027. It provides $18.37 billion for K-12 schools from the state school aid fund, general fund, and other education trust funds, plus $493 million for community colleges across 12 institutions. The bill specifies exact funding amounts for each community college's operations and includes provisions for unused funds to transfer to a stabilization fund. This omnibus appropriations bill directly affects all public school districts and community colleges statewide by setting their state funding levels for the next two fiscal years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $18.37B for K-12 schools and $493M for community colleges, directly funding public education through state appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $18.37B for K-12 schools and $493M for community colleges, directly funding education infrastructure per bill's appropriations focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education K-12 Education School Funding

passed · Michigan · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 238: A resolution to declare February 2026 as Career and Technical Education Month in the state of Michigan.

This resolution designates February 2026 as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in Michigan. It symbolically recognizes CTE's role in preparing students for high-demand, high-wage careers (like healthcare, IT, and skilled trades) without creating new laws or funding. The resolution urges continued awareness of CTE programs, which support over 115,000 Michigan high school students annually and align with projected job openings requiring postsecondary training. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding requirements and serves only to raise public awareness.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationSymbolically promotes CTE programs supporting student career readiness without funding changes, aligning with educational access and workforce preparation goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education K-12 Education

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