This week, the Senate PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee moved its proposed budget for the 2025 – 2026 Fiscal Year, including an increase in funding.
Key Points:
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- Senate Bill 166 was introduced by Senator Darrin Camilleri (D-Brownstown), who also chairs the Subcommittee.
- The proposal increases per-pupil funding by 4.2% to $10,008. This is higher than the executive recommendation.
- $350 million for school infrastructure grants.
- $275 million for mental health and school safety.
- $65 million for a competitive grant program for districts to reduce K to 3 class sizes.
- $20 million for community violence intervention grants.
- The budget also includes funding to continue free breakfast and lunch for all public school students.
Next Steps:
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- The budget moves to the full Senate Appropriations Committee for consideration.
- The new Fiscal Year begins on October 1, 2025.
