Governor Signs Education Budget

Jul 26, 2024

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

The $23 billion education budget was given final approval this week by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The budget, which is for the upcoming fiscal year beginning on October 1, provides funding for Michigan’s K-12 schools, community colleges, and public universities.

K-12 funding includes:

    • $134 million continued investment in student mental health and school safety.
    • $181 million for programs to help students, including literacy grants and literacy coaches.
    • $200 million to continue providing universally free breakfast and lunch.
    • $130 million for continued expansion of free pre-K to every four-year-old.
    • $97 million in funding to support at-risk students, English language learners, career and technical education students, and students in rural districts.
    • $125 million to help rural districts with transportation costs.

Higher Education funding includes:

    • A 2.5% increase for university and community college operations.
    • $30 million to increase funding for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship.
    • $52 million to continue Michigan Reconnect.
    • $20 million increase in the Tuition Incentive Program.

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