School aid: other; requirements for districts to receive weighted funding; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1280h.

The funding reference was broadened from 'section 22b(4) of the state school aid act' to 'weighted foundation payments under section 22b of the state school aid act.' This applies throughout the section, including in the administrative cost cap and parent communication requirements.

A new requirement (subsection c) obligates districts to 'provide instruction to at-risk pupils that is consistent with the requirements under section 1280f,' linking this funding provision to a separate statutory framework for at-risk pupil services.

The English language development instruction requirement was separated from the general student achievement provision into its own standalone subsection (b), making it a distinct and explicit obligation rather than one example among others.

A comprehensive definition of 'at-risk pupil' was added with 10 criteria: economically disadvantaged, English language learner, chronically absent, victim of child abuse or neglect, pregnant teenager or teenage parent, family history of school failure/incarceration/substance abuse, immigrant within the preceding 3 years, did not complete high school in 4 years, did not achieve proficiency on state summative assessment, and at risk of not meeting core academic objectives per local assessments.

The Senate version included an enacting section stating the bill would not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 860 of the 103rd Legislature was also enacted into law. The House substitute removed this condition, allowing the bill to take effect independently.

Added new criteria to the definition of 'at-risk pupil' to include chronically absent students, victims of child abuse or neglect, pregnant teenagers, students with family histories of school failure or substance abuse, recent immigrants, high school dropouts, and students failing state assessments.

Added a new criterion for 'at-risk pupil' based on a student's failure to meet core academic curricular objectives in English language arts or mathematics as demonstrated on local assessments.

Changed the bill title from 'HOUSE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 903' to 'Senate BILL NO. 903' to reflect its status as the final concurred version.

Corrected a typo in the enacting clause, changing 'peoplE' to 'people'.

Removed the requirement that academies must receive funds under section 22b(4) of the state school aid act, replacing it with a requirement to receive a weighted foundation payment under section 22b.

Added a new definition for 'at-risk pupil' to include students who are economically disadvantaged, English language learners, or chronically absent.

Reorganized the list of required actions for school boards, shifting the focus from specific funding subsections to general weighted foundation payments and adding explicit requirements for at-risk pupil instruction.

Changed the eligibility criteria from receiving 'weighted foundation payments' generally to receiving funds specifically under section 22b(4) of the state school aid act.

Added a specific clause allowing up to 2% of the received funds to be used for administrative costs related to complying with the new requirements.

Added a new reporting requirement for school boards to communicate to parents the amount of funding received, how it was distributed, and what evidence-based interventions were implemented.

Reorganized the list of required actions for school boards, shifting the focus from general duties to specific mandates regarding the use of the newly defined funds.

Added a definition for 'English language learner' and 'weighted pupil membership' referencing existing state law.

The document header was updated to indicate this is the 'House Substitute' version passed on July 3, 2026, replacing the original Senate title.

The list of required actions for school boards was renumbered and reorganized. A new requirement to address 'student achievement and success' was added, while the specific requirement to use funds for this purpose was moved to a different section to align with the new structure.

The section regarding administrative costs was reworded to specify that up to 2% of weighted foundation payments can be used for these costs, clarifying the funding source for administrative expenses.

The reporting requirements for parents were reorganized. The requirement to report funding distribution details was moved to a new subsection, while the literacy and test score reporting requirements were consolidated.

A new subsection was added to explicitly define 'at-risk pupil' as a student who is economically disadvantaged, an English language learner, or chronically absent, ensuring this term is clearly understood throughout the bill.

Changed the referenced funding section from 22b(3) to 22b(4) of the State School Aid Act, altering which schools must comply with the new reporting and usage rules.

Corrected a typo in the enacting clause changing 'peoplE' to 'people'.

Updated the required companion bill number from Senate Bill No. 858 to Senate Bill No. 860 for the act to take effect.