The bill amends the State School Aid Act of 1979 by adding new sections that provide specific appropriations for educational purposes. Section 11cc allocates $100 from the state school aid fund for public schools and related educational purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Additionally, Section 201i appropriates $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 established under former section 216a.

Furthermore, Section 236s designates 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 approximately $18.5 billion and higher education spending at around $2.3 billion. These appropriations aim to support educational institutions and address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on community colleges.

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