Supplemental Funding Signed

Supplemental Funding Signed

This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation providing supplemental funding in a number of areas statewide. Key Points: Funds the new Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. Funding to provide debt relief to five school districts...
Department Launches, Director Named

Department Launches, Director Named

Department Launches, Director Named The new Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) began operations on December 1. Michelle Richard was appointed acting director, overseeing the new department as it begins operations. Ms....
Infrastructure Among Top Priorities for Residents

Infrastructure Among Top Priorities for Residents

Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe and the Growing Michigan Together team released a report, which compiled feedback from over 11,000 residents. It focuses on the types of challenges communities face, but also what they love most about the state. The feedback will be...
New Law Aims at Reducing Teacher Shortage

New Law Aims at Reducing Teacher Shortage

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation this week that supporters believe will help get more teachers in classrooms statewide. Key Points: The new law allows retired educators to fill temporary vacancies on a limited basis. The retiree would continue to receive...
Department Launches, Director Named

Free Schools Meals Proposal Considered

Legislation requiring the Department of Education to create a program providing free school breakfast and lunch to eligible students heard testimony this week in the Senate Education Committee. The 2023- 2024 Fiscal Year budget provided $160 million for free school...