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Finance committee opts not to accept Section 31aa funds for 2025–26
Summary
Deputy Superintendent Lisa Anderson briefed the committee on recent amendments to Section 31aa of the State School Aid Act and the committee agreed not to accept the funds for the 2025–26 fiscal year; the opt-in deadline was noted as Nov. 30.
Deputy Superintendent Lisa Anderson updated the committee on changes to Section 31aa of the State School Aid Act, explaining that the Michigan Department of Education recently amended the statute and added new conditions for districts that opt to receive the funds. Anderson summarized the financial impact of accepting versus declining the funds and reminded the committee the opt-in deadline had been extended to Nov. 30.
After discussion, the Finance Committee agreed not to accept Section 31aa funds for the 2025–26 fiscal year. The minutes indicate staff will prepare a report to the full Board documenting this decision. The minutes do not record vote tallies; the action is recorded as a committee decision.
