SB 0493
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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Bill 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 over one year (2025-2026) to eligible districts, prioritizing those with high-need students and operating all grade levels K-12. Districts applying for the grant must demonstrate a commitment to using a significant portion of existing funding to support smaller classes, with a target average class size of 17 students.
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