Bill > SB0165

This bill appropriates funds for the Michigan Department of Education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, totaling $166,422,700. The appropriation includes funding from various sources: $83,575,100 in federal revenues, $5,884,200 in local revenues, $2,547,500 in private revenues, $2,193,800 in other state restricted revenues, and $72,222,100 from the state general fund. The bill allocates money across multiple departmental areas including the State Board of Education, Departmental Administration and Support, Information Technology, Special Education Services, Michigan Schools for the Deaf and Blind, Educator Excellence, Systems and Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Administrative Law Services, Accountability Services, School Support Services, Educational Supports, Career and Technical Education, and the Library of Michigan. The bill includes specific provisions for various initiatives such as school board member training, media literacy, Indigenous tribal history curriculum, educator recruitment, and library services. It also establishes reporting requirements, guidelines for expenditure of funds, and mandates for supporting various educational programs and services. The bill ensures funds are used efficiently, with preferences for Michigan businesses and specific protections for marginalized communities, and requires transparency through various reporting mechanisms.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0165