School aid: local districts; grant program for school districts to maintain smaller classroom sizes; provide for. Amends 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1601 - 388.1896) by adding sec. 31c.
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Overview
This bill creates a grant program to help Michigan school districts reduce class sizes in kindergarten through third grade. It will allocate up to $65 million in state funds to eligible districts, prioritizing those with high-need students and focusing on districts in opportunity index bands 4 or higher. Districts applying for the grant must demonstrate they will use at least 30% of their existing funding to support these smaller classes.
Key provisions
- Allocates $65 million in state funds for pilot programs.
- Grants are targeted to districts with high-need students (opportunity index band 4 or higher).
- Districts must operate at least one kindergarten through third grade school building.
- Districts must apply to the department for funding.
- Districts must demonstrate they will use at least 30% of existing funds for small classes.
- Class sizes in grades K-3 must not exceed 17 pupils per class, with a maximum of 19.
- Grants are intended for the first of two years of funding.
- Unexpended funds will be carried forward to the next fiscal year.
Who is affected
- School Districts
- Students in Kindergarten through Third Grade
- Michigan Residents
- Department of Education
- Local School Boards
Notable changes
- Establishes a new grant program specifically for smaller class sizes in early grades.
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