Bill > HB4578

This bill appropriates funds for the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with a total gross appropriation of $640,469,100. The budget includes funding from various sources, including $455,475,800 in federal revenues and $182,879,400 from the state general fund. Key allocations include $623,191,100 for the Office of Early Childhood Education, which covers programs like child care licensing, child development and care services, Head Start collaboration, and the tri-share child care program. The bill mandates several specific requirements, such as publishing child care provider reimbursement rates, conducting comprehensive reports on child care systems, and setting income eligibility thresholds for child care assistance at 200% of federal poverty guidelines. The bill also includes provisions for transparency, workforce efficiency, and restrictions on certain types of spending, such as diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Additionally, the appropriation supports 6 unclassified and 275 classified full-time equated positions across various departments and offices, with a focus on improving early childhood education, higher education access, and family engagement services.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4578