Education (School Funding)

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 31, 2025

HB 5428: School aid: other; virtual instruction days; allow. Amends sec. 21f of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1621f). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5427'25

HB 5428 amends Michigan's school aid law to clarify rules for virtual courses. It allows students in grades 6-12 to take up to two virtual courses per term without special approval, with exceptions requiring district determination of the student's best interest. School districts must publish virtual courses in district or statewide catalogs, provide mentors for enrolled students, and cover costs using foundation allowance funds (capped at 6.67% of target foundation allowance). The bill also lists specific, non-negotiable reasons districts may deny virtual course enrollment (e.g., grade level, insufficient prerequisites, or course quality) and requires written denial notices with appeal processes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands K-12 educational access by allowing up to two virtual courses per term without special approval, requires districts to provide mentors and publish courses, and funds via existing school aid (capped at 6.67% of foundation allowance).90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Choice School Funding

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passed both · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2025

HB 4185: Sales tax: distribution; distribution of revenue; modify. Amends sec. 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.75). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4183'25, HB 4182'25, HB 4181'25, HB 4180'25, HB 4186'25, HB 4187'25, HB 4184'25

HB 4185 changes how Michigan's general sales tax revenue is distributed. It directs 15% of the 4% sales tax to cities, villages, and townships through the Glenn Steil Revenue Sharing Act. Sixty percent goes to the state school aid fund (including all 2% tax from aviation fuel sales), while 27.9% of 25% from vehicle/fuel sales funds the transportation system. Additionally, it requires $9-12 million annually from computer software sales to the Michigan health initiative fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects 60% of sales tax to school aid, 27.9% to transportation, and $9-12M to health initiative, strengthening public service funding without tax increases.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects 60% of sales tax revenue to state school aid fund, explicitly increasing K-12 funding allocation without restrictions.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDirectly allocates 27.9% of vehicle/fuel sales tax revenue to fund Michigan's transportation system, meeting funding criteria for support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax State Budget School Funding Airports Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 59: School aid: membership; requirements concerning counting pupils in membership; modify for pupils enrolled in certain work-based learning experiences. Amend secs. 6 & 11 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606 & 388.1611) & adds sec. 61e.

SB 59 adjusts how Michigan school districts count students enrolled in approved work-based learning programs for state funding purposes. It modifies the "membership" calculation (used to determine school funding) to ensure these students are included in district counts, rather than being excluded under current rules. This change directly affects school districts and public school academies that operate or enroll students in work-based learning programs. The bill adds a new provision (Section 61e) to clarify that students in such programs must be counted in membership for funding, aligning with their educational placement. This ensures consistent funding for districts supporting these students' learning experiences.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts school funding calculations to include work-based learning students, ensuring full state aid allocation for eligible districts, directly increasing school aid appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnsures work-based learning students count toward school funding, preventing underfunding of districts serving these students and strengthening educational program access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education School Funding

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 5, 2025

SB 118: Individual income tax: credit; credit for certain qualified dependents; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 281.

SB 118 creates a tax credit for Michigan taxpayers with qualifying dependents. It allows a credit equal to the state's "target foundation allowance" (from school funding law) for each dependent aged 5-18 who isn't enrolled in public school and has demonstrated grade-level reading/math proficiency through state or private tests. The credit reduces tax liability, and any excess amount is refunded to the taxpayer. This directly affects families with children meeting these specific educational and enrollment criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit reducing liability for families with qualifying dependents, providing direct tax relief aligned with fiscal support indicators.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationTies tax credit to school funding metric and proficiency standards, incentivizing educational achievement for non-public school students without direct school funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits School Choice School Funding

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failed · Michigan · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 56: School aid: supplemental; school aid supplemental; provide for. Amends secs. 11 & 236 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1836) & adds sec. 201i.

SB 56 adds specific funding allocations to Michigan's School Aid Act for fiscal years 2024-2025. It appropriates $100 from the state school aid fund for public schools, $3.3 million from coronavirus recovery funds for community college academic catch-up programs (for fiscal year 2023-2024 only), and $100 from the general fund for higher education purposes. These provisions directly affect public schools, community colleges, and higher education institutions by providing targeted funding for educational programs. The bill also updates constitutional spending estimates for school aid and higher education funding totals for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100 from state school aid fund and $3.3M from recovery funds for education, directly increasing budget allocations to public schools and colleges.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $100 for public schools, $3.3M for community college programs, and $100 for higher education, directly increasing funding for educational institutions per bill's summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education School Funding Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 18, 2025

SB 183: Appropriations: supplemental; supplemental appropriations in the school aid act for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Amends secs. 11, 17b, 201, 206, 236 & 241 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 et seq.).

SB 183 is a proposed bill that allocates supplemental funding for Michigan public schools and community colleges for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It appropriates a total of $17.77 billion for public schools from multiple state funds (including the general fund and specialized trust funds) and $462.22 million for community colleges, broken down by institution. The bill amends existing sections of the School Aid Act to formalize these funding allocations, specifying amounts for operations, performance funding, and specific programs like tuition waivers for Native American students. This supplemental funding directly affects all public school districts and community colleges receiving state education funding in Michigan. The bill is currently under consideration in the Appropriations Committee after being introduced on March 18, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $17.77B for public schools and $462M for community colleges, increasing state funding for essential education services through supplemental appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $17.77B for public schools and $462M for community colleges, directly increasing education funding per School Aid Act amendments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 18, 2025

SB 186: Appropriations: school aid; fiscal year 2025-2026 omnibus appropriations for K-12 school aid, higher education, and community colleges; provide for. Amends secs. 11, 17b, 201, 206, 236 & 241 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 et seq.).

SB 186 allocates $17.77 billion for K-12 public schools and $462 million for Michigan community colleges in fiscal year 2025-2026. It specifies funding sources including the state school aid fund, general fund, and dedicated trust funds, with community colleges receiving detailed per-institution allocations for operations and performance funding. The bill establishes a schedule of 11 equal installments for distributing school aid payments to districts, with funds to be paid monthly from October through August. This legislation directly affects all Michigan public school districts and community colleges by authorizing their state funding for the upcoming fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $17.77B for K-12 and $462M for community colleges, directly increasing public education funding through state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $17.77B for K-12 schools and $462M for community colleges with detailed funding schedules, directly advancing educational funding and access.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding

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passed both · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2025

HB 4147: School aid: other; use of funding for consolidation of administrative and service functions; allow. Amends sec. 11x of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611x).

HB 4147 creates a dedicated "school consolidation and infrastructure fund" within Michigan's state school aid budget to support feasibility studies for consolidating administrative and service functions across school districts. It allocates $5 million for grants (up to $250,000 per district) to analyze opportunities in shared services like payroll, IT systems, facility management, food services, and transportation. Districts receiving grants must publicly share study results within 60 days and demonstrate plans for potential consolidation. The fund’s money remains available year-to-year without lapsing, but the bill does not fund actual consolidation - only the preliminary studies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M from school aid budget for consolidation feasibility studies, increasing funding for public school administrative efficiency.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $5M for grants to study administrative consolidation, aiming to improve efficiency in school district operations and resource allocation within education funding structure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 22, 2025

SB 230: Appropriations: school aid; appropriations for K-12 school aid; provide for. Amends & adds (See bill).

Senate Bill 230 is an appropriations bill that amends the state school aid act of 1979. It allocates specific funding amounts for K-12 public schools and related educational purposes for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2025, and September 30, 2026. The bill draws funds from various state sources, including the state school aid fund and the general fund. It also designates allocations for purposes such as school loan bond redemption, cash-flow borrowing costs, and support services for children in school districts affected by drinking water emergencies, covering items like school nurses, mental health support, and nutritional services. This legislation directly affects public schools, school districts, and K-12 students across the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates dedicated state funding for K-12 school aid from school aid fund and general fund, advancing public education spending within state budget priorities.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates specific state funding for K-12 school aid from school aid fund and general fund for 2025-2026, directly advancing school financing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding Student Health

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 315: Education: financing; sinking funds to be used for teacher housing; allow. Amends secs. 11a, 1141, 1212 & 1351a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.11a et seq.).

Senate Bill 315 amends Michigan's revised school code. The bill specifically allows school districts to use their existing sinking funds for the purpose of providing housing for teachers. This expands the permissible uses of these funds, which are typically designated for capital projects like construction or repairs. The change offers school districts a new mechanism to finance housing options for their teachers.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows sinking funds for teacher housing, directly supporting educator retention through housing access and expanding funding mechanisms for staff needs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Teachers

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