Bill > HB4802

This bill amends the state school aid act to adjust appropriations and supplemental payments for rural districts for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The bill modifies funding allocations across multiple state education funds, including the state school aid fund, general fund, and various specialized education trust funds. For fiscal year 2025, the total appropriation is approximately $17.8 billion from various sources, while for fiscal year 2026, the appropriation is significantly reduced to a nominal amount of about $12.8 million. The bill provides specific supplemental funding for rural districts with unique characteristics, such as those with very few students (less than 250 pupils), schools located in remote areas like the Upper Peninsula or on islands, and districts with low population density. Eligible districts can receive additional funding based on a spending plan developed cooperatively by intermediate superintendents and approved by the state superintendent of public instruction. The funding is allocated using a formula that considers factors like pupil density, geographic area, and isolation, with different allocation rates for districts meeting specific criteria. Districts receiving funds in one category are generally not eligible for funds in other categories, ensuring a targeted approach to supporting rural and geographically challenged school districts.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4802