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Michigan House approves K‑12 budget and changes to school‑aid funding after heated debate
Summary
The Michigan House voted to pass the fiscal 2025–26 Department of Education appropriations and related school‑aid changes after floor debate over cuts to school programs, universal meals and support for rural districts.
The Michigan House of Representatives on June 11 passed a package of education budget bills including House Bill 4576 (appropriations for the Department of Education) and House Bill 4577 (amendments to the State School Aid Act of 1979) after extended floor debate and close roll‑call votes.
Supporters said the package increases flexibility and directs money to priorities such as class size reduction and reading initiatives. Representative Kelly, sponsor of the Department of Education appropriations bill, told colleagues the House proposal reduces some administrative positions and urged a yes vote. “We reduced … and we cut $8,000,000,” Kelly said during debate.
Opponents said the package would divert large sums from K‑12 programs and eliminate guaranteed funding for items schools rely on, including…
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