SB 118 creates a tax credit for Michigan taxpayers with qualifying dependents. It allows a credit equal to the state's "target foundation allowance" (from school funding law) for each dependent aged 5-18 who isn't enrolled in public school and has demonstrated grade-level reading/math proficiency through state or private tests. The credit reduces tax liability, and any excess amount is refunded to the taxpayer. This directly affects families with children meeting these specific educational and enrollment criteria.
HB 4175 modifies Michigan's high school diploma requirements by adding specific course credits students must complete. It requires all students graduating after 2023 to complete a half-credit personal finance course (fulfilling part of math, arts, or language requirements), while maintaining existing requirements for 4 math credits (including algebra I, geometry, and algebra II), 3 social science credits (including U.S. history and geography), 1 health/PE credit, and 1 arts credit. The bill also mandates two credits in a language other than English (including American Sign Language) for all students by graduation, with schools encouraged to offer language courses in early grades. These changes directly affect Michigan high school students and school districts responsible for implementing diploma standards.
HB 4198 requires all Michigan public and nonpublic schools to implement a mobile panic alert system by the 2025-2026 school year, using existing school safety funds. The system must enable real-time coordination between schools, law enforcement, and first responders during security emergencies (like active-shooter situations), integrating directly with 9-1-1 infrastructure for both mobile and landline activations. Schools already using a compliant system may seek exemption by petitioning the state, while noncompliance could result in loss of future school safety grants. The bill specifies technical requirements and mandates state procurement through competitive bidding with vendor certification standards.
HB 4199 allocates $6.7 million from the general fund for public and nonpublic schools to implement mobile panic alert systems, as required by existing law (MCL 380.1308c). The funds are designated as a "work project" for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, with unspent amounts carried forward to 2025-2026. Schools must complete installation of these systems by September 30, 2027. The bill directly affects all schools covered by Michigan's revised school code, providing dedicated funding for emergency alert infrastructure.
HB 4150 eliminates application evaluation fees for school-related processes under Michigan's Revised School Code. It directly affects individuals applying for educational certifications, programs, or school-related services by removing a requirement to pay fees when their applications are reviewed. The bill amends two specific sections (MCL 380.1531h and 380.1538) to delete the fee mandate, streamlining the application process. This change applies statewide to all relevant school applications governed by the revised code. The bill passed the Michigan House with strong support (83-26) on March 12, 2025, and is now awaiting further legislative action.
This is a symbolic Senate resolution (SR 18), not a bill with legal effect. It affirms that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential principles for achieving the American Dream, and encourages policymakers, schools, workplaces, and organizations to adopt DEI practices. The resolution makes no new laws or requirements - it simply expresses support for DEI as foundational to opportunity and prosperity. It was unanimously adopted by the Michigan Senate on March 18, 2025.
SB 56 adds specific funding allocations to Michigan's School Aid Act for fiscal years 2024-2025. It appropriates $100 from the state school aid fund for public schools, $3.3 million from coronavirus recovery funds for community college academic catch-up programs (for fiscal year 2023-2024 only), and $100 from the general fund for higher education purposes. These provisions directly affect public schools, community colleges, and higher education institutions by providing targeted funding for educational programs. The bill also updates constitutional spending estimates for school aid and higher education funding totals for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
SB 183 is a proposed bill that allocates supplemental funding for Michigan public schools and community colleges for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It appropriates a total of $17.77 billion for public schools from multiple state funds (including the general fund and specialized trust funds) and $462.22 million for community colleges, broken down by institution. The bill amends existing sections of the School Aid Act to formalize these funding allocations, specifying amounts for operations, performance funding, and specific programs like tuition waivers for Native American students. This supplemental funding directly affects all public school districts and community colleges receiving state education funding in Michigan. The bill is currently under consideration in the Appropriations Committee after being introduced on March 18, 2025.
SB 186 allocates $17.77 billion for K-12 public schools and $462 million for Michigan community colleges in fiscal year 2025-2026. It specifies funding sources including the state school aid fund, general fund, and dedicated trust funds, with community colleges receiving detailed per-institution allocations for operations and performance funding. The bill establishes a schedule of 11 equal installments for distributing school aid payments to districts, with funds to be paid monthly from October through August. This legislation directly affects all Michigan public school districts and community colleges by authorizing their state funding for the upcoming fiscal year.
SB 189 allows out-of-state teachers with at least three years of successful teaching experience in their home state or country to obtain Michigan teaching certificates or endorsements without retaking required exams or completing Michigan's reading certification requirements. It directly affects educators moving to Michigan from other jurisdictions who provide documentation of their teaching history. The bill maintains existing requirements for Michigan-certified teachers (including reading coursework) but waives exam and reading credit hurdles for qualifying out-of-state applicants. The legislation does not change Michigan's standard certification rules for new teachers or alter the reading competency standards for existing educators.
