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.).
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Overview
This bill, the supplemental appropriations in the School Aid Act for fiscal year 2025-2026, allocates significant state funds to public schools and higher education institutions in Michigan. It provides appropriations from various state funds, including the state school aid fund, general fund, and community district education trust fund, to support public education programs and initiatives. The bill also outlines specific distribution schedules and conditions for these funds, particularly for community colleges and public universities.
Key provisions
- Approximately $17.8 billion is appropriated to public schools for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, from various state funds.
- Specific funding allocations are provided to community colleges, detailing amounts for operations, performance funding, and costs related to the North American Indian tuition waiver.
- The bill establishes a schedule for distributing state funds to community colleges and public universities in monthly installments.
- It includes provisions for advance fund releases to districts and intermediate districts facing temporary financial needs.
- The bill allocates funds for programs such as the Great Start Readiness Program, educator fellowships, and the Michigan Transfer Pathways initiative.
- Funding is designated for retirement system contributions and for offsetting fiscal year 2024-2025 retirement contributions.
- The bill includes appropriations for specific university projects, such as campus safety improvements at Western Michigan University and internet accessibility at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
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