Bill > SB0186

This bill is a comprehensive appropriations measure for the fiscal year 2025-2026 that makes significant changes to school aid funding across multiple educational sectors in Michigan. The bill dramatically reduces almost all appropriations to nearly $100 for various educational categories, including community colleges, public universities, and state educational programs. For community colleges, the bill eliminates specific funding allocations for individual institutions that were previously detailed, such as operations funding, performance funding, and North American Indian tuition waivers. Similarly, for public universities, the bill removes line-item appropriations for specific institutions like the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and others. The bill also eliminates various special program allocations, including grants for higher education, financial aid programs, and specific educational initiatives like the Michigan Achievement Scholarships and Michigan Reconnect. While the bill maintains the basic structure of monthly payment distributions to educational institutions, the near-total elimination of funding suggests this is likely a placeholder or draft document awaiting further budget negotiations, rather than a final appropriations bill. The changes apply to the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and affect how state funds are distributed to educational institutions across Michigan.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0186