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House approves GOP education budget, cuts K‑12 aid and reshapes early‑childhood and school programs
Summary
The Michigan House passed a package of education appropriations and school‑aid changes after a day of divided debate. Three bills advancing the Department of Education, State School Aid Act amendments and a Department of Lifelong Education appropriation passed on narrow margins and were given immediate effect.
The Michigan House approved a set of education bills on a party‑line vote Wednesday that would cut and repurpose K‑12 funding, preserve and expand some early‑childhood investments and change how some school programs are funded.
Representative Kelly introduced the Department of Education appropriation (House Bill 4576) and told colleagues the proposal reduced department spending by 21% and cut $8 million tied to teacher preparation fees, while reducing 118 full‑time equivalent positions. "These are jobs that have been, carried on the books and go unfilled," Kelly said, urging a yes vote.
The package included an amendment and substitute proposals debated on the House floor. Representative Glanville, speaking for a substitute to House Bill 4577, emphasized preserving the Great Start Readiness…
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