State Democrats Propose $22.01 Billion PreK -12 Budget Proposal

State Democrats propose $22.01 billion PreK -12 budget proposal

LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Senate Democrats unveiled a record $22.01 billion PreK-12 education budget propo...

Michigan Democrats unveil new K-12 education state budget proposal

Michigan Democrats revealed their K-12 budget proposal, which calls for an increase to the governor's proposed education fund. They have also introduced a new weighted funding formula which they say is aimed to help school districts be able to plan ahead. WATCH BELOW: Michigan Democrats unveil new K-12 education state budget proposal Michigan Democrats unveil new K-12 education state budget proposal"It is a huge investment in our schools," State…

Michigan’s Republican House, Democratic Senate put new fiscal year K-12 funding bills in play

Michigan State Capitol Building | Photo by Jon KingCompeting visions for Michigan’s 2026-27 K-12 school aid budget were officially in the mix on Tuesday following appropriations panel hearings before the Republican-controlled House of Representatives and the Democratic-led Senate. Both chambers of the Michigan Legislature have been pumping out appropriations bills, a good sign for those watching the budget process closely. The previous budget ba…

MEA praises state Senate’s education budget proposal for investing in our kids and hometown schools

The Michigan Education Association is praising the state Senate’s 2026-27 education budget proposal, saying it prioritizes and protects students in the wake of widespread federal cuts. “For the sake of our students and their future, state lawmakers must work together to ensure local schools have adequate, stable funding,” said MEA President and CEO Chandra Madafferi, a teacher from Oakland County. “The state Senate’s education budget does just t…