Bill > SB0183

This bill proposes a minimal supplemental appropriation for fiscal year 2025-2026 for the State School Aid Act, dramatically reducing funding across various educational sectors from previous levels to essentially symbolic amounts. The bill amends several sections of Michigan's school aid law, changing appropriation amounts for community colleges and public universities from millions of dollars to just $100 in most categories. While the bill maintains the existing structure of monthly installment payments to educational institutions, it effectively zeroes out funding for operations, performance grants, North American Indian tuition waivers, and various special programs like research initiatives, extension services, and student scholarships. The bill appears to be a placeholder or technical amendment, potentially serving as a preliminary budgeting document that will be substantially revised later in the legislative process. Key changes include modifying payment schedules to align with the 2025-2026 fiscal year and reducing appropriations from multiple funding sources including the state school aid fund, general fund, and other restricted revenue sources to minimal amounts. The drastic reduction in funding suggests this is likely an interim bill that will be substantially modified before final budget approval.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0183