The bill amends the State School Aid Act of 1979 by adding new sections that provide specific appropriations for educational purposes. It includes an appropriation of $100 from the state school aid fund for public schools for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, as stated in Section 11cc. Additionally, Section 201i allocates $3,300,000 from the coronavirus state fiscal recovery funds to the Michigan Community College Association for a community college academic catch-up program for the fiscal year 2023-2024. This funding must adhere to the requirements set forth for the program established under former section 216a.

Furthermore, Section 236s appropriates another $100 from the state general fund for higher education purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The bill also provides estimates for total state spending on school aid and higher education for the fiscal year 2024-2025, with school aid estimated at $18,497,482,000 and higher education spending at $2,321,092,700. These appropriations and estimates reflect the state's commitment to supporting both K-12 education and higher education in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (S-1) AND AMENDMENT(S): 388.1601, 388.1896
Substitute (S-1): 388.1601, 388.1896
Senate Introduced Bill: 388.1611, 388.1836
As Passed by the Senate: 388.1601, 388.1896