Advocates propose major education funding overhaul to narrow gaps for low-income students

New year, new priorities: It’s time to fix Michigan’s special education funding

Getty ImagesA fresh year is the time to reflect on the one before, let go of the status quo and embrace new habits. As Michiganders set their intentions for 2026, the state Legislature is setting its intention for the upcoming year by finalizing budget priorities for the 2027 fiscal year, which informally kicks off with the Census Revenue Estimating Conference (CREC) on Friday, Jan. 16.  One priority lawmakers should include in the upcoming budg…

Advocates propose major education funding overhaul to narrow gaps for low-income students

Montana currently invests about $11.6 million annually to address poverty-level disparities, accounting for less than 1% of the state’s total $2.5 billion education budget