Bill > HB4147

This bill amends the State School Aid Act to establish and clarify the school consolidation and infrastructure fund, which is designed to improve student academic outcomes and increase the efficiency of Michigan's public education system. The bill creates a separate account within the state school aid fund that can receive money from various sources, with the state treasurer managing its investments. For the 2022-2023 fiscal year, up to $5 million is allocated for grants to school districts and intermediate districts to support feasibility studies and analyses of potential consolidations or service sharing. Grants are limited to $250,000 per applicant and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. To be eligible, districts must demonstrate they will conduct a comprehensive study exploring consolidation opportunities in areas such as financial services, human resources, information technology, grant management, cash management, debt issuance, school facilities, transportation, administrative functions, and service functions. Recipients must make study results publicly available within 30-60 days of completion and meet with constituent districts to discuss potential implementation of identified efficiencies. Additionally, districts seeking infrastructure-related funding must allow facility condition assessments to be conducted. The bill aims to promote collaboration and potential cost savings among Michigan's educational institutions.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4147